YEARLY HIGH
14.5081 CLP
YEARLY LOW
12.3263 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3420 CLP

2018 GMD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 14.5081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 12.3263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1817 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6149 to the December average rate of 13.8399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.5081 was down 7.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,540 CLP
2017 Average 70,868 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 61,632 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,908.53 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.1261
12.4694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 12.9166, compared to 13.7673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.1639 CLP (High: 14.5081 / Low: 13.3442). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2553 CLP (High: 12.8919 / Low: 12.6366).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1639
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2553

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2557 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13.9880) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3941 (+2.90%).

2018 Avg (September) 13.9880
2017 Avg (September) 13.5939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8715 12.3263 12.6149
February 12.8190 12.4330 12.6075
March 12.8919 12.6366 12.7705
April 12.9928 12.5895 12.7290
May 13.5235 13.0087 13.2857
June 13.8670 13.3122 13.4921
July 13.9173 13.2655 13.6743
August 14.1897 13.3526 13.6939
September 14.5081 13.3442 13.9880
October 14.0751 13.3424 13.7323
November 13.9364 13.4576 13.6755
December 14.1414 13.5264 13.8399