YEARLY HIGH
146.6783 CLP
YEARLY LOW
131.6909 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.0212 CLP

2018 GHS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 146.6783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 131.6909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9874 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.3337 to the December average rate of 139.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 146.6783 was down 9.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 161.2906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 733,391 CLP
2017 Average 738,011 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 658,455 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,936.86 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

142.6341
132.4882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 135.0580, compared to 138.9844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.9844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 13.3383 CLP (High: 146.6783 / Low: 133.3400). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5437 CLP (High: 137.1687 / Low: 133.6250).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.3383
April Spread (Stable) ±3.5437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3385 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 141.7886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 141.3227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4660 (+0.33%).

2018 Avg (September) 141.7886
2017 Avg (September) 141.3227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.5357 131.8240 133.3337
February 136.2162 131.6909 133.4755
March 137.9834 133.8137 136.3492
April 137.1687 133.6250 135.3175
May 140.6167 133.8473 137.1053
June 136.9761 132.9325 134.7668
July 138.6928 133.3583 136.0714
August 143.6308 133.8931 137.3023
September 146.6783 133.3400 141.7886
October 144.1129 133.8508 140.1484
November 143.5255 135.1862 139.3773
December 143.8540 134.2177 139.2186