YEARLY HIGH
0.9697 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.8341 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9001 CRC

2018 CLP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.9697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.8341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1356 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9368 to the December average rate of 0.8744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9697 was up 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9375, 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 969,688 CRC
2017 Average 872,909 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 834,071 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,617.45 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9675
0.8431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to CRC 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 0.9285, compared to 0.8717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0465 CRC (High: 0.8806 / Low: 0.8341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 CRC (High: 0.9697 / Low: 0.9473).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9571) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0919 (+10.62%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9571
2017 Avg (February) 0.8652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9492 0.9212 0.9368
February 0.9697 0.9473 0.9571
March 0.9558 0.9299 0.9410
April 0.9516 0.9246 0.9419
May 0.9237 0.8854 0.9032
June 0.9022 0.8671 0.8906
July 0.8888 0.8549 0.8697
August 0.8821 0.8394 0.8620
September 0.8806 0.8341 0.8534
October 0.8879 0.8597 0.8703
November 0.9247 0.8823 0.9006
December 0.8951 0.8616 0.8744