YEARLY HIGH
0.1420 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1202 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1310 BDT

2018 CLP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1371 to the December average rate of 0.1225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1420 was up 5.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1353, 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 142,034 BDT
2017 Average 125,252 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 120,221 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,813.71 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1411
0.1208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to BDT 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 0.1369, compared to 0.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0084 BDT (High: 0.1314 / Low: 0.1230). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BDT (High: 0.1393 / Low: 0.1363).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+12.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1394
2017 Avg (February) 0.1242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1388 0.1347 0.1371
February 0.1420 0.1374 0.1394
March 0.1393 0.1363 0.1376
April 0.1413 0.1371 0.1391
May 0.1382 0.1328 0.1351
June 0.1347 0.1292 0.1328
July 0.1324 0.1270 0.1291
August 0.1314 0.1230 0.1278
September 0.1274 0.1204 0.1236
October 0.1280 0.1208 0.1242
November 0.1255 0.1212 0.1236
December 0.1255 0.1202 0.1225