YEARLY HIGH
1.6391 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.0311 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5336 CLP

2018 KMF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6080 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5007 to the December average rate of 1.5822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6391 was down 2.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,196 CLP
2017 Average 7,443 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 156 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,040.04 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6165
1.4861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.5042, compared to 1.5631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.5700 CLP (High: 1.6011 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 CLP (High: 1.5126 / Low: 1.4807).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5700
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0701 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.6056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0916 (+6.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.6056
2017 Avg (September) 1.5140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5304 1.4718 1.5007
February 1.5251 1.4674 1.4970
March 1.5282 1.4783 1.5132
April 1.5126 1.4807 1.4977
May 1.5372 1.4760 1.5077
June 1.5373 1.4957 1.5086
July 1.5759 1.5155 1.5484
August 1.5997 1.5148 1.5419
September 1.6391 1.5560 1.6056
October 1.6100 1.5436 1.5853
November 1.6011 0.0311 1.5152
December 1.6190 1.5432 1.5822