YEARLY HIGH
0.0769 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.0652 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0709 CLP

2018 GNF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0672 to the December average rate of 0.0748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0769 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385 CLP
2017 Average 356 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 326 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.42 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0757
0.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0679, compared to 0.0740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0048 CLP (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0721). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 CLP (High: 0.0677 / Low: 0.0662).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0749) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0749
2017 Avg (September) 0.0698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0681 0.0666 0.0672
February 0.0672 0.0652 0.0663
March 0.0677 0.0662 0.0671
April 0.0679 0.0658 0.0666
May 0.0708 0.0681 0.0695
June 0.0724 0.0695 0.0705
July 0.0733 0.0705 0.0721
August 0.0753 0.0709 0.0728
September 0.0769 0.0721 0.0749
October 0.0765 0.0724 0.0748
November 0.0760 0.0731 0.0744
December 0.0762 0.0729 0.0748