YEARLY HIGH
191.5390 CLP
YEARLY LOW
159.9537 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.2779 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,788,476 CLP
2017 Average 5,082,520 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,998,841 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 789,634.53 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

191.0530
163.3413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.0738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.4821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±25.2404
March Spread (Stable) ±5.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 188.7437
2017 Avg (January) 206.4651

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