YEARLY HIGH
5.4568 CLP
YEARLY LOW
4.6468 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9802 CLP

2018 JMD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 5.4568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 4.6468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8100 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8749 to the December average rate of 5.3546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.4568 was up 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.2558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,284 CLP
2017 Average 25,282 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 23,234 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,049.96 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4157
4.6871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 4.8481, compared to 5.1123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5191 CLP (High: 5.4161 / Low: 4.8970). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1227 CLP (High: 4.9348 / Low: 4.8121).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5191
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.3550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3359 (+6.69%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.3550
2017 Avg (November) 5.0190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9348 4.8121 4.8749
February 4.8492 4.6468 4.7478
March 4.8155 4.6923 4.7496
April 4.9133 4.7739 4.8171
May 5.0829 4.9117 4.9899
June 5.0050 4.8279 4.9093
July 5.0832 4.7939 4.9811
August 4.9905 4.7725 4.8581
September 5.1079 4.8311 4.9822
October 5.4161 4.8970 5.1430
November 5.4568 5.2917 5.3550
December 5.4434 5.2701 5.3546