YEARLY HIGH
0.8186 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6939 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7544 AMD

2018 CLP to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.8186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.6939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1247 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7973 to the December average rate of 0.7081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8186 was up 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 818,568 AMD
2017 Average 744,071 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 693,870 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,698.02 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8165
0.6983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to AMD 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 0.7885, compared to 0.7203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0404 AMD (High: 0.7489 / Low: 0.7085). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 AMD (High: 0.8025 / Low: 0.7876).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0501 (+6.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8066
2017 Avg (February) 0.7565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8025 0.7876 0.7973
February 0.8186 0.7963 0.8066
March 0.8061 0.7853 0.7953
April 0.8103 0.7923 0.8003
May 0.7915 0.7555 0.7728
June 0.7680 0.7366 0.7585
July 0.7534 0.7235 0.7378
August 0.7489 0.7085 0.7319
September 0.7345 0.6965 0.7129
October 0.7377 0.6999 0.7137
November 0.7280 0.7063 0.7172
December 0.7253 0.6939 0.7081