YEARLY HIGH
0.9867 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.8295 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9043 SOS

2018 CLP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.9867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.8295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1571 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9577 to the December average rate of 0.8473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9867 was up 3.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9556, 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 986,652 SOS
2017 Average 893,095 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 829,545 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,107.64 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9859
0.8347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to SOS 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 0.9467, compared to 0.8620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0512 SOS (High: 0.9003 / Low: 0.8491). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 SOS (High: 0.9726 / Low: 0.9494).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0512
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

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 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9733) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0730 (+8.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9733
2017 Avg (February) 0.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9716 0.9402 0.9577
February 0.9867 0.9605 0.9733
March 0.9726 0.9494 0.9616
April 0.9728 0.9419 0.9610
May 0.9405 0.9040 0.9202
June 0.9187 0.8839 0.9062
July 0.9088 0.8696 0.8866
August 0.9003 0.8491 0.8781
September 0.8787 0.8295 0.8522
October 0.8804 0.8330 0.8528
November 0.8698 0.8380 0.8550
December 0.8661 0.8304 0.8473