YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 SBD

2018 CLP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0128 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0132 was up 4.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0126, 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 13,247 SBD
2017 Average 12,046 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,321 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,925.90 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0131
0.0115
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CLP to SBD 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+7.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0130
2017 Avg (February) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
February 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
March 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
April 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
May 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
June 0.0126 0.0121 0.0124
July 0.0124 0.0119 0.0121
August 0.0123 0.0116 0.0120
September 0.0120 0.0113 0.0116
October 0.0120 0.0115 0.0117
November 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
December 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118