YEARLY HIGH
3.9158 CLP
YEARLY LOW
3.3179 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6091 CLP

2018 DJF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.9158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 3.3179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5979 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3880 to the December average rate of 3.8455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9158 was up 3.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,579 CLP
2017 Average 18,144 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 16,589 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,989.39 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8940
3.3126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 3.4440, compared to 3.7743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2199 CLP (High: 3.9102 / Low: 3.6903). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0729 CLP (High: 3.4356 / Low: 3.3627).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2199
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.8455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2925 (+8.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.8455
2017 Avg (December) 3.5531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4356 3.3627 3.3880
February 3.4117 3.3179 3.3610
March 3.4444 3.3698 3.4123
April 3.4625 3.3562 3.3983
May 3.5914 3.4693 3.5274
June 3.6736 3.5291 3.5769
July 3.7298 3.5832 3.6652
August 3.8281 3.6119 3.7000
September 3.9139 3.6945 3.8118
October 3.9102 3.6903 3.8168
November 3.8848 3.7438 3.8064
December 3.9158 3.7595 3.8455