YEARLY HIGH
3.3387 CLP
YEARLY LOW
2.8450 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0808 CLP

2018 GYD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 3.3387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.8450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4937 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9240 to the December average rate of 3.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3387 was up 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,693 CLP
2017 Average 15,642 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 14,225 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,468.54 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3133
2.8416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.9457, compared to 3.2159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1862 CLP (High: 3.3387 / Low: 3.1525). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 CLP (High: 2.9315 / Low: 2.8728).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1862
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.2478) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2364 (+7.85%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.2478
2017 Avg (September) 3.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9712 2.8973 2.9240
February 2.9177 2.8450 2.8809
March 2.9505 2.8715 2.9191
April 2.9315 2.8728 2.9015
May 3.0549 2.9297 2.9998
June 3.1337 3.0112 3.0489
July 3.1797 3.0558 3.1247
August 3.2421 3.0631 3.1529
September 3.3387 3.1525 3.2478
October 3.3226 3.1407 3.2529
November 3.3052 3.1948 3.2432
December 3.3367 3.1972 3.2740