2018 BRL to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 191.5390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 159.9537.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.5854 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.7437 to the December average rate of 175.9660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 191.5390 was down 11.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 215.2687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 179.0738, compared to 173.4821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5917 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 25.2404 CLP (High: 188.7759 / Low: 163.5355). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0114 CLP (High: 186.9554 / Low: 181.9440).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.8012 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 188.7437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 206.4651), the exchange rate shifted by -17.7214 (-8.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 191.5390 | 185.2040 | 188.7437 |
| February | 188.7078 | 181.4598 | 183.7796 |
| March | 186.9554 | 181.9440 | 184.2510 |
| April | 182.9117 | 172.6238 | 176.4498 |
| May | 178.0322 | 166.9772 | 172.6054 |
| June | 171.5593 | 161.7290 | 168.6133 |
| July | 175.3799 | 166.5106 | 170.8198 |
| August | 173.7469 | 159.9537 | 168.1240 |
| September | 170.7286 | 162.1953 | 165.6506 |
| October | 188.7759 | 163.5355 | 180.9021 |
| November | 186.2422 | 171.7234 | 179.4301 |
| December | 179.9748 | 172.6832 | 175.9660 |