2017 BSD to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |