YEARLY HIGH
4.9655 COP
YEARLY LOW
4.2941 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6093 COP

2018 CLP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 4.9655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 4.2941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6713 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7381 to the December average rate of 4.7082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9655 was up 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.9121, 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 4,965,459 COP
2017 Average 4,551,019 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,294,120 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 671,338.91 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8402
4.3763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to COP 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 4.6623, compared to 4.5564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3429 COP (High: 4.9655 / Low: 4.6226). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1217 COP (High: 4.5542 / Low: 4.4326).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3429
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1217

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.7381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2856 (+6.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.7381
2017 Avg (January) 4.4525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9655 4.6226 4.7381
February 4.9056 4.6695 4.8015
March 4.8450 4.5907 4.7060
April 4.6740 4.5373 4.6188
May 4.6477 4.4833 4.5722
June 4.6234 4.4349 4.5370
July 4.5239 4.2941 4.4150
August 4.5542 4.4326 4.4933
September 4.5772 4.3857 4.4723
October 4.6278 4.4424 4.5406
November 4.8546 4.5724 4.7088
December 4.8356 4.6162 4.7082