YEARLY HIGH
0.0627 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0303 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0433 ARS

2018 CLP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.0627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 75.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0627 was up 100.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0312, 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 62,673 ARS
2017 Average 25,563 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 30,304 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,368.21 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0594
0.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to ARS 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 0.0352, compared to 0.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0159 ARS (High: 0.0571 / Low: 0.0412). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ARS (High: 0.0339 / Low: 0.0331).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0568) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0293 (+106.47%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0568
2017 Avg (September) 0.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0303 0.0314
February 0.0343 0.0323 0.0332
March 0.0339 0.0331 0.0335
April 0.0341 0.0333 0.0337
May 0.0400 0.0337 0.0376
June 0.0444 0.0393 0.0418
July 0.0443 0.0416 0.0423
August 0.0571 0.0412 0.0453
September 0.0627 0.0536 0.0568
October 0.0601 0.0516 0.0545
November 0.0577 0.0517 0.0537
December 0.0563 0.0542 0.0552