YEARLY HIGH
533.4346 CLP
YEARLY LOW
460.9686 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
494.9810 CLP

2018 CAD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 533.4346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 460.9686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.4660 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 487.0506 to the December average rate of 508.9834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 533.4346 was up 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 525.7993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,667,173 CLP
2017 Average 2,500,261 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,304,843 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362,330.07 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

527.0844
461.9182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 478.8074, compared to 511.1546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.3472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 478.8074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 511.1546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 30.1723 CLP (High: 522.6340 / Low: 492.4617). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3049 CLP (High: 491.9946 / Low: 483.6897).

August Spread (Volatile) ±30.1723
January Spread (Stable) ±8.3049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.4415 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 521.0179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 509.1006), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9173 (+2.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 521.0179
2017 Avg (September) 509.1006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 491.9946 483.6897 487.0506
February 487.4655 462.9411 474.6091
March 472.1026 460.9686 467.3487
April 477.2769 466.9030 471.7611
May 498.6140 477.7718 486.8055
June 497.3857 479.1185 485.2693
July 503.5766 489.8969 496.7720
August 522.6340 492.4617 504.9817
September 533.4346 506.3418 521.0179
October 529.2644 512.7806 521.6539
November 525.8834 503.8357 513.5185
December 513.1464 503.4080 508.9834