YEARLY HIGH
0.3014 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.2554 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2778 DJF

2018 CLP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.3014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2952 to the December average rate of 0.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3014 was up 3.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2908, 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 301,396 DJF
2017 Average 275,745 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 255,377 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,018.41 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3013
0.2563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to DJF 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 0.2905, compared to 0.2651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0156 DJF (High: 0.2769 / Low: 0.2612). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 DJF (High: 0.2974 / Low: 0.2911).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+6.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2975
2017 Avg (February) 0.2782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2974 0.2911 0.2952
February 0.3014 0.2931 0.2975
March 0.2968 0.2903 0.2931
April 0.2980 0.2888 0.2943
May 0.2882 0.2784 0.2835
June 0.2834 0.2722 0.2796
July 0.2791 0.2681 0.2729
August 0.2769 0.2612 0.2703
September 0.2707 0.2555 0.2624
October 0.2710 0.2557 0.2620
November 0.2671 0.2574 0.2627
December 0.2660 0.2554 0.2601