YEARLY HIGH
678.5000 CLP
YEARLY LOW
614.0000 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
648.7326 CLP

2017 BSD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 678.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 614.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.5000 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 660.1748 to the December average rate of 635.1451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 678.5000 was down 7.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 732.2135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,392,500 CLP
2016 Average 3,382,621 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,070,000 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322,500.00 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

676.2444
621.3646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 659.6338, compared to 637.8313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.8025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 659.6338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 637.8313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 41.7448 CLP (High: 655.7448 / Low: 614.0000). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2658 CLP (High: 650.2500 / Low: 638.9842).

December Spread (Volatile) ±41.7448
February Spread (Stable) ±11.2658

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 17.6308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 671.6711) against the same month in 2016 (average: 681.9270), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2559 (-1.50%).

2017 Avg (May) 671.6711
2016 Avg (May) 681.9270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 676.6869 647.8040 660.1748
February 650.2500 638.9842 643.3998
March 669.3500 651.3000 661.5962
April 667.1000 645.4000 655.9823
May 678.5000 665.6083 671.6711
June 672.9033 660.6993 664.9787
July 667.1000 645.6724 658.1424
August 652.6191 625.8000 643.5687
September 640.1000 614.9162 625.9380
October 638.9842 619.2010 630.5436
November 647.2560 626.6000 633.6500
December 655.7448 614.0000 635.1451