YEARLY HIGH
0.2472 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2017 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2239 LRD

2018 CLP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.2472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.2017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2095 to the December average rate of 0.2302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2472 was up 20.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2044, 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 247,171 LRD
2017 Average 161,543 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 201,749 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,422.44 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2409
0.2067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to LRD 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 0.2156, compared to 0.2321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0203 LRD (High: 0.2221 / Low: 0.2017). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 LRD (High: 0.2186 / Low: 0.2152).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2380) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+68.92%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2380
2017 Avg (July) 0.1409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2140 0.2033 0.2095
February 0.2221 0.2017 0.2116
March 0.2186 0.2152 0.2170
April 0.2209 0.2147 0.2181
May 0.2207 0.2079 0.2137
June 0.2322 0.2176 0.2237
July 0.2472 0.2293 0.2380
August 0.2373 0.2263 0.2330
September 0.2364 0.2215 0.2282
October 0.2368 0.2250 0.2306
November 0.2371 0.2275 0.2328
December 0.2362 0.2261 0.2302