YEARLY HIGH
0.5859 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.4946 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5394 CLP

2018 IQD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.5859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0913 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5095 to the December average rate of 0.5746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5859 was up 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,929 CLP
2017 Average 2,766 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,473 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 456.58 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5817
0.4961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.5148, compared to 0.5640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0318 CLP (High: 0.5830 / Low: 0.5513). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 CLP (High: 0.5154 / Low: 0.5048).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+7.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5746
2017 Avg (December) 0.5336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5154 0.5048 0.5095
February 0.5110 0.4946 0.5033
March 0.5152 0.5020 0.5090
April 0.5147 0.4989 0.5054
May 0.5356 0.5142 0.5264
June 0.5500 0.5273 0.5350
July 0.5575 0.5354 0.5477
August 0.5710 0.5395 0.5529
September 0.5844 0.5528 0.5693
October 0.5830 0.5513 0.5704
November 0.5799 0.5596 0.5690
December 0.5859 0.5602 0.5746