YEARLY HIGH
0.1651 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.1477 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1577 XPF

2018 CLP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.1651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1616 to the December average rate of 0.1532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1651 was down 6.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1771, 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 165,074 XPF
2017 Average 163,326 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 147,674 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,399.96 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1631
0.1498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to XPF 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 0.1612, compared to 0.1542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0097 XPF (High: 0.1604 / Low: 0.1507). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XPF (High: 0.1635 / Low: 0.1603).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1620) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1744), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-7.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1620
2017 Avg (February) 0.1744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1646 0.1584 0.1616
February 0.1651 0.1588 0.1620
March 0.1630 0.1584 0.1601
April 0.1635 0.1603 0.1617
May 0.1645 0.1585 0.1611
June 0.1627 0.1559 0.1605
July 0.1600 0.1538 0.1565
August 0.1604 0.1507 0.1570
September 0.1562 0.1477 0.1509
October 0.1569 0.1506 0.1529
November 0.1572 0.1520 0.1550
December 0.1571 0.1497 0.1532