YEARLY HIGH
0.1109 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1006 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1066 BTN

2018 CLP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.1109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1051 to the December average rate of 0.1032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1109 was up 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1051, 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 110,888 BTN
2017 Average 100,351 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 100,616 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,272.07 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1098
0.1026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to BTN 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 0.1073, compared to 0.1058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0068 BTN (High: 0.1102 / Low: 0.1034). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BTN (High: 0.1059 / Low: 0.1039).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1083) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+4.92%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1083
2017 Avg (October) 0.1032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1059 0.1039 0.1051
February 0.1103 0.1056 0.1079
March 0.1093 0.1065 0.1076
April 0.1107 0.1072 0.1092
May 0.1092 0.1058 0.1077
June 0.1075 0.1047 0.1064
July 0.1075 0.1036 0.1053
August 0.1068 0.1041 0.1056
September 0.1102 0.1034 0.1062
October 0.1109 0.1059 0.1083
November 0.1076 0.1037 0.1060
December 0.1062 0.1006 0.1032