YEARLY HIGH
2.0220 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.7068 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8589 IQD

2018 CLP to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.7068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3151 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9628 to the December average rate of 1.7407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0220 was up 4.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9386, 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 2,021,955 IQD
2017 Average 1,809,173 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,706,817 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315,137.83 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0118
1.7160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to IQD 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 1.9438, compared to 1.7740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1022 IQD (High: 1.8537 / Low: 1.7515). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 IQD (High: 1.9810 / Low: 1.9401).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1022
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

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 0.0787 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.9872) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1500 (+8.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.9872
2017 Avg (February) 1.8372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9810 1.9401 1.9628
February 2.0220 1.9568 1.9872
March 1.9919 1.9410 1.9649
April 2.0042 1.9429 1.9786
May 1.9449 1.8672 1.8999
June 1.8965 1.8183 1.8694
July 1.8677 1.7936 1.8260
August 1.8537 1.7515 1.8092
September 1.8091 1.7111 1.7571
October 1.8139 1.7151 1.7534
November 1.7870 1.7243 1.7578
December 1.7852 1.7068 1.7407