YEARLY HIGH
284.4373 CLP
YEARLY LOW
233.8828 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
258.3653 CLP

2018 GEL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 284.4373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 233.8828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.5545 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.7388 to the December average rate of 257.1240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 284.4373 was up 1.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 279.7137, 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 1,422,187 CLP
2017 Average 1,300,535 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,169,414 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,772.73 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

281.6556
232.6555
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 247.9485, compared to 268.7821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.9485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.7821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 30.9590 CLP (High: 282.5885 / Low: 251.6295). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8518 CLP (High: 249.8930 / Low: 243.0412).

November Spread (Volatile) ±30.9590
April Spread (Stable) ±6.8518

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.1227 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 277.5722) against the same month in 2017 (average: 253.4362), the exchange rate shifted by +24.1361 (+9.52%).

2018 Avg (October) 277.5722
2017 Avg (October) 253.4362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.5126 233.8828 236.7388
February 247.7086 237.8155 242.6598
March 249.6366 242.0431 246.9362
April 249.8930 243.0412 246.5623
May 260.7544 250.1599 255.3735
June 266.8979 255.9893 259.4203
July 271.1631 260.5575 266.4942
August 275.0364 262.3541 266.9212
September 282.3469 268.8201 276.3344
October 284.4373 268.5147 277.5722
November 282.5885 251.6295 268.2467
December 260.6371 251.3453 257.1240