YEARLY HIGH
0.0043 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 WST

2018 CLP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0043 was up 3.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0041, 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 4,284 WST
2017 Average 3,901 WST
Yearly Trough Low 3,714 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 569.02 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0043
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to WST 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 0.0041, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0042) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+7.85%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0042
2017 Avg (April) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
February 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
April 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
May 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
June 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
July 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
August 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
September 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
October 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
December 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038