YEARLY HIGH
2.7579 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.3314 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5293 CDF

2018 CLP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.7579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 2.3314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4266 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6448 to the December average rate of 2.3748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7579 was up 6.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5977, 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 2,757,934 CDF
2017 Average 2,251,704 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,331,359 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426,574.48 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7315
2.3424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to CDF 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 2.6367, compared to 2.4219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1550 CDF (High: 2.4864 / Low: 2.3314). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0786 CDF (High: 2.7221 / Low: 2.6435).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1550
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0786

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1094 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.6991) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7199 (+36.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.6991
2017 Avg (February) 1.9792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6804 2.5475 2.6448
February 2.7579 2.6455 2.6991
March 2.7221 2.6435 2.6767
April 2.7190 2.6353 2.6865
May 2.6308 2.5278 2.5771
June 2.5692 2.4713 2.5363
July 2.5642 2.4151 2.4846
August 2.5333 2.4093 2.4699
September 2.4791 2.3440 2.4099
October 2.4864 2.3314 2.3964
November 2.4595 2.3490 2.3956
December 2.4320 2.3463 2.3748