YEARLY HIGH
0.0811 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0689 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0751 GMD

2018 CLP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0811 was up 4.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0776, 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 81,127 GMD
2017 Average 70,687 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 68,927 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,199.80 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0801
0.0708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to GMD 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 0.0775, compared to 0.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0060 GMD (High: 0.0749 / Low: 0.0689). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GMD (High: 0.0791 / Low: 0.0776).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0793) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+20.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0793
2017 Avg (January) 0.0660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0811 0.0777 0.0793
February 0.0804 0.0780 0.0793
March 0.0791 0.0776 0.0783
April 0.0794 0.0770 0.0786
May 0.0769 0.0739 0.0753
June 0.0751 0.0721 0.0741
July 0.0754 0.0719 0.0731
August 0.0749 0.0705 0.0730
September 0.0749 0.0689 0.0715
October 0.0749 0.0710 0.0728
November 0.0743 0.0718 0.0731
December 0.0739 0.0707 0.0723