YEARLY HIGH
1.1989 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.0313 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1127 CLP

2018 CRC to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.1989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.0313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1677 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0675 to the December average rate of 1.1438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1989 was down 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,995 CLP
2017 Average 5,734 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,156 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 838.40 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1848
1.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to CLP 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 1.0778, compared to 1.1476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0633 CLP (High: 1.1989 / Low: 1.1356). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 CLP (High: 1.0556 / Low: 1.0313).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1721) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0870 (+8.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1721
2017 Avg (September) 1.0850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0856 1.0535 1.0675
February 1.0556 1.0313 1.0448
March 1.0754 1.0463 1.0627
April 1.0815 1.0508 1.0617
May 1.1295 1.0826 1.1073
June 1.1533 1.1084 1.1229
July 1.1698 1.1251 1.1499
August 1.1913 1.1336 1.1604
September 1.1989 1.1356 1.1721
October 1.1631 1.1263 1.1491
November 1.1333 1.0814 1.1105
December 1.1607 1.1172 1.1438