YEARLY HIGH
14.1189 LAK
YEARLY LOW
12.2253 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1432 LAK

2018 CLP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 14.1189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 12.2253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8936 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7281 to the December average rate of 12.4864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.1189 was up 4.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.5299, 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 14,118,902 LAK
2017 Average 12,677,964 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 12,225,290 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893,612.22 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.0473
12.3445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to LAK 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 13.6176, compared to 12.6687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7163 LAK (High: 12.9416 / Low: 12.2253). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3038 LAK (High: 13.9146 / Low: 13.6108).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7163
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3038

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 0.5042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.9054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.6435), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2618 (+9.98%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.9054
2017 Avg (February) 12.6435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8439 13.5291 13.7281
February 14.1189 13.7252 13.9054
March 13.9146 13.6108 13.7411
April 13.9848 13.5911 13.8235
May 13.5684 13.0445 13.3193
June 13.3314 12.9083 13.1884
July 13.2285 12.6682 12.9204
August 13.1350 12.5027 12.8912
September 12.9416 12.2253 12.5541
October 12.9687 12.2874 12.5525
November 12.8224 12.3650 12.6075
December 12.7810 12.2489 12.4864