YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 CLP

2018 IRR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0172 was down 23.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 CLP
2017 Average 98 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 73 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.34 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0170
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 CLP (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CLP (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0160).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-19.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0168
2017 Avg (January) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0163 0.0168
February 0.0164 0.0158 0.0161
March 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
April 0.0164 0.0159 0.0160
May 0.0169 0.0147 0.0155
June 0.0153 0.0149 0.0150
July 0.0154 0.0146 0.0151
August 0.0158 0.0147 0.0152
September 0.0161 0.0152 0.0157
October 0.0164 0.0152 0.0160
November 0.0163 0.0157 0.0159
December 0.0166 0.0157 0.0162