YEARLY HIGH
0.7747 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.6529 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7132 CLP

2018 KPW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.7747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.6529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1218 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6727 to the December average rate of 0.7607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7747 was up 2.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,873 CLP
2017 Average 3,604 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,264 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.91 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7704
0.6534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.6798, compared to 0.7466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0434 CLP (High: 0.7743 / Low: 0.7309). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 CLP (High: 0.6778 / Low: 0.6627).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7607) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0550 (+7.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7607
2017 Avg (December) 0.7057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6817 0.6664 0.6727
February 0.6720 0.6529 0.6631
March 0.6778 0.6627 0.6713
April 0.6806 0.6598 0.6679
May 0.7092 0.6819 0.6963
June 0.7266 0.6982 0.7075
July 0.7377 0.7087 0.7247
August 0.7573 0.7145 0.7319
September 0.7743 0.7309 0.7543
October 0.7734 0.7301 0.7550
November 0.7683 0.7405 0.7529
December 0.7747 0.7435 0.7607