YEARLY HIGH
25.1426 CLP
YEARLY LOW
21.4338 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.1921 CLP

2018 ETB to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 25.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 21.4338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7088 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0550 to the December average rate of 24.2792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.1426 was down 16.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.0488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125,713 CLP
2017 Average 136,171 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 107,169 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,544.19 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.7605
21.4231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 22.2464, compared to 24.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5655 CLP (High: 25.1426 / Low: 23.5771). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5091 CLP (High: 22.2136 / Low: 21.7045).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5655
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5091

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 0.3538 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 24.4824) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.6256), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1431 (-8.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 24.4824
2017 Avg (September) 26.6256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4215 21.8382 22.0550
February 22.0334 21.4338 21.7012
March 22.2136 21.7045 21.9713
April 22.2497 21.5908 21.8746
May 23.2110 22.2671 22.7720
June 23.7092 22.8190 23.1042
July 24.0481 23.1883 23.6574
August 24.6558 23.1996 23.8331
September 25.1426 23.5771 24.4824
October 24.8723 23.6284 24.3729
November 24.7062 23.8523 24.2022
December 24.7723 23.7497 24.2792