YEARLY HIGH
2.5791 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.1695 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3634 LBP

2018 CLP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.5791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.1695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4096 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5012 to the December average rate of 2.2047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5791 was up 4.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4651, 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 2,579,101 LBP
2017 Average 2,327,095 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,169,489 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409,611.62 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5703
2.1715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to LBP 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 2.4752, compared to 2.2516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1317 LBP (High: 2.3018 / Low: 2.1701). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 LBP (High: 2.5393 / Low: 2.4839).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1317
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

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 0.1005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.5370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1910 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.5370
2017 Avg (February) 2.3461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5235 2.4589 2.5012
February 2.5791 2.5017 2.5370
March 2.5393 2.4839 2.5074
April 2.5408 2.4665 2.5157
May 2.4787 2.3630 2.4152
June 2.4064 2.3180 2.3749
July 2.3691 2.2688 2.3180
August 2.3518 2.2229 2.2974
September 2.3018 2.1701 2.2306
October 2.3034 2.1752 2.2262
November 2.2692 2.1894 2.2326
December 2.2618 2.1695 2.2047