YEARLY HIGH
15.3312 GNF
YEARLY LOW
13.0022 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1358 GNF

2018 CLP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 15.3312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 13.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3290 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8787 to the December average rate of 13.3749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.3312 was up 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7299, 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 15,331,234 GNF
2017 Average 14,068,723 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 13,002,245 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,328,989.78 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2669
13.1865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to GNF 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 14.7443, compared to 13.5272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8736 GNF (High: 13.8758 / Low: 13.0022). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3320 GNF (High: 15.1029 / Low: 14.7710).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8736
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3320

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 0.6168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.0935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.5804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5132 (+3.52%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.0935
2017 Avg (February) 14.5804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0190 14.6823 14.8787
February 15.3312 14.8810 15.0935
March 15.1029 14.7710 14.9098
April 15.2010 14.7219 15.0064
May 14.6802 14.1295 14.3896
June 14.3804 13.8095 14.1880
July 14.1833 13.6403 13.8757
August 14.1098 13.2770 13.7389
September 13.8758 13.0022 13.3599
October 13.8045 13.0677 13.3679
November 13.6870 13.1629 13.4460
December 13.7097 13.1158 13.3749