YEARLY HIGH
0.0027 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0026 BAM

2018 CLP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0027 to the December average rate of 0.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0027 was down 6.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0029, 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 2,701 BAM
2017 Average 2,673 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,399 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.58 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0027
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to BAM 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 0.0026, compared to 0.0025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BAM (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0026).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0029), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-7.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0027
2017 Avg (February) 0.0029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
February 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
March 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
April 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
May 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
June 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
July 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
August 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
September 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
October 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
November 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
December 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025