YEARLY HIGH
68.7278 IRR
YEARLY LOW
58.0758 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.3505 IRR

2018 CLP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 68.7278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 58.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6520 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.5338 to the December average rate of 61.7355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.7278 was up 18.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.0398, 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 68,727,783 IRR
2017 Average 51,001,397 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 58,075,791 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,651,992.16 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

67.2327
58.8339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to IRR 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 62.8995, compared to 63.8015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.8995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.8015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.9196 IRR (High: 67.9463 / Low: 59.0266). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9484 IRR (High: 62.5410 / Low: 61.5927).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.9196
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.1814 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 66.3609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.5498), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8111 (+33.93%).

2018 Avg (July) 66.3609
2017 Avg (July) 49.5498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2491 58.0758 59.5338
February 63.3210 61.1194 62.1086
March 62.5410 61.5927 62.0644
April 63.0683 61.1465 62.4052
May 67.9463 59.0266 64.7521
June 67.1408 65.1588 66.5328
July 68.7278 64.8912 66.3609
August 68.2178 63.3264 65.7919
September 65.6219 61.9395 63.6105
October 65.6929 61.0571 62.5883
November 63.7612 61.4548 62.7219
December 63.5030 60.3912 61.7355