YEARLY HIGH
0.2152 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1833 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2011 JMD

2018 CLP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2051 to the December average rate of 0.1868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2152 was up 2.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2102, 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 215,203 JMD
2017 Average 197,869 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 183,259 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,944.29 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2131
0.1844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to JMD 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 0.2064, compared to 0.1959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0196 JMD (High: 0.2042 / Low: 0.1846). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 JMD (High: 0.2078 / Low: 0.2026).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+5.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2107
2017 Avg (February) 0.2002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2078 0.2026 0.2051
February 0.2152 0.2062 0.2107
March 0.2131 0.2077 0.2106
April 0.2095 0.2035 0.2076
May 0.2036 0.1967 0.2004
June 0.2071 0.1998 0.2037
July 0.2086 0.1967 0.2008
August 0.2095 0.2004 0.2059
September 0.2070 0.1958 0.2008
October 0.2042 0.1846 0.1946
November 0.1890 0.1833 0.1868
December 0.1898 0.1837 0.1868