2018 KGS to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KGS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KGS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 10.2274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 8.6317.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5957 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7693 to the December average rate of 9.9642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2274 was down 11.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KGS 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 8.9369, compared to 9.8224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8855 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.5734 CLP (High: 10.2274 / Low: 9.6540). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1812 CLP (High: 8.9438 / Low: 8.7626).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0739 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 9.9626) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.1318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8308 (+9.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8757 | 8.6868 | 8.7693 |
| February | 8.8145 | 8.6317 | 8.7336 |
| March | 8.9438 | 8.7626 | 8.8637 |
| April | 8.9448 | 8.6718 | 8.7899 |
| May | 9.3259 | 8.9218 | 9.1423 |
| June | 9.5973 | 9.1840 | 9.3224 |
| July | 9.7290 | 9.3618 | 9.5600 |
| August | 10.0033 | 9.4382 | 9.6678 |
| September | 10.2274 | 9.6540 | 9.9626 |
| October | 10.1368 | 9.6430 | 9.9170 |
| November | 10.0643 | 9.7015 | 9.8626 |
| December | 10.1473 | 9.7399 | 9.9642 |