2018 HNL to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |