YEARLY HIGH
91.1405 CLP
YEARLY LOW
79.7428 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.2631 CLP

2018 GTQ to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 91.1405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 79.7428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3977 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.3528 to the December average rate of 88.5284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 91.1405 was down 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 92.4066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 455,702 CLP
2017 Average 441,276 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 398,714 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,988.58 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.4318
80.3097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 82.5548, compared to 87.9715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.5548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.9715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 5.8361 CLP (High: 91.1405 / Low: 85.3044). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5460 CLP (High: 82.3872 / Low: 80.8411).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.8361
March Spread (Stable) ±1.5460

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 1.2830 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 88.6716) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.6726), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9990 (+3.50%).

2018 Avg (September) 88.6716
2017 Avg (September) 85.6726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.6584 81.5666 82.3528
February 82.1430 79.7428 81.0699
March 82.3872 80.8411 81.6356
April 82.5228 80.1201 81.0783
May 85.9102 82.5197 84.2121
June 87.2699 83.8327 84.9800
July 88.5506 85.0326 87.0150
August 90.1169 85.7271 87.7761
September 91.1405 85.3044 88.6716
October 89.7119 85.3940 87.9424
November 89.6312 86.3932 87.8954
December 90.1790 86.7176 88.5284