YEARLY HIGH
33.8799 STD
YEARLY LOW
30.1929 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2338 STD

2018 CLP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 33.8799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 30.1929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6870 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3541 to the December average rate of 30.7535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.8799 was down 6.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.2642, 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 33,879,904 STD
2017 Average 33,484,515 STD
Yearly Trough Low 30,192,873 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,687,031.24 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.6142
30.4934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to STD 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 33.1265, compared to 31.3411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.8492 STD (High: 32.7333 / Low: 30.8841). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6186 STD (High: 33.4285 / Low: 32.8099).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8492
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6186

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 33.2640) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.8021), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5381 (-7.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 33.2640
2017 Avg (February) 35.8021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.7254 32.5932 33.3541
February 33.8799 32.6408 33.2640
March 33.4840 32.6335 32.9209
April 33.4285 32.8099 33.1690
May 33.7612 32.4566 33.0583
June 33.4081 32.1682 32.9928
July 32.9229 31.6734 32.1841
August 32.7333 30.8841 31.9632
September 32.0015 30.2072 31.0201
October 32.0379 30.2444 31.0560
November 31.5843 30.4423 31.0700
December 31.4570 30.1929 30.7535