YEARLY HIGH
346.7255 CLP
YEARLY LOW
292.2865 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.2181 CLP

2018 BZD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 346.7255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 292.2865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.4390 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 301.2704 to the December average rate of 339.5992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 346.7255 was up 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 337.4867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,733,628 CLP
2017 Average 1,612,997 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,461,433 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272,195.01 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

343.8728
292.5893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 304.3968, compared to 334.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.6426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 304.3968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 334.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 19.5501 CLP (High: 346.7255 / Low: 327.1755). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1998 CLP (High: 305.6651 / Low: 298.4653).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19.5501
January Spread (Stable) ±7.1998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.4075 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 337.6646) against the same month in 2017 (average: 310.2364), the exchange rate shifted by +27.4282 (+8.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 337.6646
2017 Avg (September) 310.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 305.6651 298.4653 301.2704
February 300.7457 292.2865 296.8629
March 304.0346 296.7538 300.6831
April 304.5304 295.5710 299.0908
May 317.7718 304.5250 311.7395
June 325.5260 312.5555 316.7342
July 330.0908 317.4577 324.5159
August 338.9448 319.8805 327.8563
September 346.7255 327.1755 337.6646
October 345.5702 326.9187 338.1173
November 343.0538 330.6702 336.4829
December 346.0614 331.6071 339.5992