YEARLY HIGH
0.0837 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0717 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0774 DOP

2018 CLP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0801 to the December average rate of 0.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0837 was up 6.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0787, 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 83,735 DOP
2017 Average 73,007 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 71,665 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,070.26 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0832
0.0726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to DOP 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 0.0805, compared to 0.0744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0043 DOP (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0717). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 DOP (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0810).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0820) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+12.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0820
2017 Avg (February) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0809 0.0787 0.0801
February 0.0837 0.0803 0.0820
March 0.0825 0.0810 0.0817
April 0.0834 0.0809 0.0823
May 0.0808 0.0776 0.0790
June 0.0788 0.0756 0.0778
July 0.0780 0.0750 0.0761
August 0.0774 0.0735 0.0757
September 0.0760 0.0717 0.0737
October 0.0759 0.0720 0.0735
November 0.0751 0.0722 0.0738
December 0.0751 0.0725 0.0736