YEARLY HIGH
39.0635 CLP
YEARLY LOW
33.2710 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.0377 CLP

2018 EGP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 39.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 33.2710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7924 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2024 to the December average rate of 38.2239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.0635 was down 5.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.1538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195,317 CLP
2017 Average 182,010 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 166,355 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,962.05 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.6688
33.3294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 34.5230, compared to 37.5525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.3394 CLP (High: 38.2975 / Low: 35.9581). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6353 CLP (High: 34.5424 / Low: 33.9071).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3394
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6353

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4280 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 37.9536) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.4717), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4819 (+7.00%).

2018 Avg (September) 37.9536
2017 Avg (September) 35.4717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5424 33.9071 34.2024
February 34.2265 33.2710 33.7744
March 34.6250 33.8094 34.2778
April 34.6954 33.5470 34.0198
May 35.8609 34.5075 35.2194
June 36.6074 35.1751 35.6442
July 37.0842 35.6893 36.4669
August 38.2975 35.9581 36.8561
September 39.0635 36.8375 37.9536
October 38.8586 36.6843 37.9507
November 38.6157 37.1115 37.8638
December 38.9706 37.3618 38.2239