2018 BWP to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BWP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BWP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 64.9805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 61.1904.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7901 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.1390 to the December average rate of 64.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 64.9805 was down 1.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.9985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BWP 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 62.5679, compared to 63.3203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7524 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.1977 CLP (High: 64.9805 / Low: 61.7828). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9949 CLP (High: 62.9518 / Low: 61.9568).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9894 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 63.6816) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.7354), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9462 (+4.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.3913 | 61.1904 | 62.1390 |
| February | 62.9518 | 61.9568 | 62.4444 |
| March | 63.9973 | 62.1235 | 63.1603 |
| April | 63.3190 | 61.4873 | 62.2169 |
| May | 64.1782 | 62.3096 | 63.1615 |
| June | 63.3251 | 61.2127 | 62.2851 |
| July | 64.2287 | 62.4596 | 63.2961 |
| August | 63.8902 | 61.3837 | 62.3068 |
| September | 63.8724 | 61.8145 | 62.9228 |
| October | 64.9805 | 61.7828 | 63.6816 |
| November | 64.2760 | 62.7459 | 63.7055 |
| December | 64.8093 | 63.1265 | 64.0090 |