YEARLY HIGH
0.4289 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.3626 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3963 CLP

2018 CDF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.4289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.3626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0663 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3781 to the December average rate of 0.4211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4289 was down 25.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,145 CLP
2017 Average 2,246 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,813 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.72 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4262
0.3655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.3795, compared to 0.4131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0267 CLP (High: 0.4289 / Low: 0.4022). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 CLP (High: 0.3783 / Low: 0.3674).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+3.76%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4174
2017 Avg (October) 0.4023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3925 0.3731 0.3781
February 0.3780 0.3626 0.3706
March 0.3783 0.3674 0.3736
April 0.3795 0.3678 0.3722
May 0.3956 0.3801 0.3881
June 0.4046 0.3892 0.3943
July 0.4141 0.3900 0.4026
August 0.4151 0.3947 0.4050
September 0.4266 0.4034 0.4151
October 0.4289 0.4022 0.4174
November 0.4257 0.4066 0.4175
December 0.4262 0.4112 0.4211