YEARLY HIGH
13.9539 CLP
YEARLY LOW
11.9425 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9390 CLP

2018 DOP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 13.9539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 11.9425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0114 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4853 to the December average rate of 13.5865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.9539 was down 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.5394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,769 CLP
2017 Average 68,554 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 59,712 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,057.16 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.7524
12.0025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 12.4300, compared to 13.4479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7970 CLP (High: 13.9539 / Low: 13.1568). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2251 CLP (High: 12.3403 / Low: 12.1152).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7970
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2251

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 0.2852 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13.5802) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.2129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3673 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 13.5802
2017 Avg (September) 13.2129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7058 12.3565 12.4853
February 12.4521 11.9425 12.2001
March 12.3403 12.1152 12.2379
April 12.3599 11.9894 12.1483
May 12.8805 12.3717 12.6524
June 13.2221 12.6839 12.8563
July 13.3262 12.8216 13.1394
August 13.6089 12.9149 13.2179
September 13.9539 13.1568 13.5802
October 13.8934 13.1706 13.6066
November 13.8581 13.3177 13.5567
December 13.7956 13.3099 13.5865