YEARLY HIGH
29.4270 CLP
YEARLY LOW
24.8420 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8345 CLP

2018 HNL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 29.4270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 24.8420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5850 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6226 to the December average rate of 28.2187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.4270 was down 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.4520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,135 CLP
2017 Average 138,232 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 124,210 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,925.10 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.5172
24.9946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 25.8005, compared to 27.8685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.9944 CLP (High: 29.4270 / Low: 27.4326). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5621 CLP (High: 25.8067 / Low: 25.2446).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9944
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5621

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 0.3344 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 28.2187) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.8710), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3477 (+5.02%).

2018 Avg (December) 28.2187
2017 Avg (December) 26.8710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9942 25.4237 25.6226
February 25.7034 24.8420 25.2882
March 25.8067 25.2446 25.5701
April 25.8843 25.0607 25.3952
May 26.8366 25.9261 26.3588
June 27.2130 26.2501 26.5681
July 27.6508 26.5752 27.1987
August 28.3806 26.7736 27.4365
September 28.9862 27.2946 28.2237
October 28.8668 27.2776 28.2181
November 28.5022 27.3600 27.9154
December 29.4270 27.4326 28.2187