YEARLY HIGH
279.7137 CLP
YEARLY LOW
234.0806 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
259.9971 CLP

2017 GEL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 279.7137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 234.0806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.6331 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 244.7092 to the December average rate of 242.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 279.7137 was down 13.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 323.8597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,398,568 CLP
2016 Average 1,435,011 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,170,403 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,165.36 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

280.5193
238.5598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 263.6591, compared to 256.3352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.6591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.3352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 22.1865 CLP (High: 256.2670 / Low: 234.0806). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5821 CLP (High: 277.9030 / Low: 274.3209).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.1865
June Spread (Stable) ±3.5821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 14.5832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.5832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 277.0227) against the same month in 2016 (average: 312.7665), the exchange rate shifted by -35.7438 (-11.43%).

2017 Avg (May) 277.0227
2016 Avg (May) 312.7665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 254.1979 240.1755 244.7092
February 254.4390 238.2653 244.2124
March 272.2462 261.3680 268.3056
April 273.8298 268.9008 271.8758
May 279.7137 272.8887 277.0227
June 277.9030 274.3209 275.8287
July 278.6255 269.3759 274.5217
August 272.9207 257.7062 268.4367
September 258.9079 249.4327 253.8535
October 258.6902 249.7408 253.4362
November 256.2670 234.0806 245.7064
December 246.5417 236.1558 242.0565