YEARLY HIGH
1.5317 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.2909 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4060 KPW

2018 CLP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.5317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2408 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4865 to the December average rate of 1.3148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5317 was up 4.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4658, 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 1,531,654 KPW
2017 Average 1,388,107 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,290,870 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,784.29 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5274
1.2955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to KPW 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 1.4719, compared to 1.3401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0791 KPW (High: 1.3995 / Low: 1.3204). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 KPW (High: 1.5005 / Low: 1.4670).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0791
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

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 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+7.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5081
2017 Avg (February) 1.3996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5005 1.4670 1.4865
February 1.5317 1.4881 1.5081
March 1.5089 1.4754 1.4897
April 1.5155 1.4694 1.4973
May 1.4664 1.4101 1.4364
June 1.4323 1.3764 1.4136
July 1.4111 1.3556 1.3800
August 1.3995 1.3204 1.3666
September 1.3682 1.2915 1.3262
October 1.3698 1.2931 1.3247
November 1.3504 1.3015 1.3284
December 1.3449 1.2909 1.3148