YEARLY HIGH
716.1411 CLP
YEARLY LOW
609.6057 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
656.0274 CLP

2018 CHF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 716.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 609.6057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.5354 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 630.2599 to the December average rate of 689.9836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 716.1411 was up 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 696.6762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,580,705 CLP
2017 Average 3,296,297 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,048,028 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532,677.01 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

708.8694
612.5986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 633.1076, compared to 678.9472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.8396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 633.1076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 678.9472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 57.9103 CLP (High: 704.0588 / Low: 646.1485). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2350 CLP (High: 642.8375 / Low: 631.6024).

August Spread (Volatile) ±57.9103
March Spread (Stable) ±11.2350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 17.2802 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.2802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 700.8468) against the same month in 2017 (average: 650.7525), the exchange rate shifted by +50.0943 (+7.70%).

2018 Avg (September) 700.8468
2017 Avg (September) 650.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 649.3409 617.8962 630.2599
February 647.8941 625.9621 638.7632
March 642.8375 631.6024 637.4280
April 633.9695 609.6057 620.6212
May 640.4933 615.7821 628.4243
June 660.3983 634.1395 643.1489
July 666.6794 644.0054 655.9606
August 704.0588 646.1485 666.2374
September 716.1411 669.8847 700.8468
October 695.0833 667.9756 683.5666
November 687.3007 668.9998 677.0882
December 706.1412 670.5532 689.9836