YEARLY HIGH
0.5586 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.5147 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5373 KZT

2018 CLP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.5586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.5147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5399 to the December average rate of 0.5436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5586 was up 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5523, 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 558,615 KZT
2017 Average 503,355 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 514,667 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,947.49 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5493
0.5224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to KZT 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 0.5341, compared to 0.5406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0254 KZT (High: 0.5522 / Low: 0.5269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 KZT (High: 0.5450 / Low: 0.5338).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5436) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+3.36%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5436
2017 Avg (December) 0.5259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5492 0.5293 0.5399
February 0.5450 0.5338 0.5394
March 0.5393 0.5254 0.5311
April 0.5523 0.5276 0.5407
May 0.5351 0.5147 0.5246
June 0.5339 0.5217 0.5288
July 0.5444 0.5197 0.5280
August 0.5514 0.5337 0.5429
September 0.5522 0.5269 0.5407
October 0.5547 0.5309 0.5412
November 0.5562 0.5384 0.5470
December 0.5586 0.5335 0.5436