2018 KWD to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KWD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KWD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 2300.1524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1961.1312.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 339.0212 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2013.4984 to the December average rate of 2252.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2300.1524 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 2229.6343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KWD 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 2034.1004, compared to 2215.1075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 181.0071 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 130.5844 CLP (High: 2300.1524 / Low: 2169.5680). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.2355 CLP (High: 2036.0015 / Low: 2001.7660).
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.5147 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2241.5772) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2076.6194), the exchange rate shifted by +164.9578 (+7.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2036.0015 | 2001.7660 | 2013.4984 |
| February | 2015.6036 | 1961.1312 | 1990.9837 |
| March | 2032.7777 | 1990.4826 | 2015.0378 |
| April | 2035.0900 | 1980.4797 | 2003.0598 |
| May | 2113.8183 | 2038.0209 | 2076.3160 |
| June | 2159.8465 | 2079.0664 | 2105.7068 |
| July | 2190.4240 | 2105.6923 | 2154.5011 |
| August | 2251.5782 | 2122.7359 | 2173.7001 |
| September | 2300.1524 | 2169.5680 | 2241.5772 |
| October | 2290.2699 | 2169.9022 | 2239.5013 |
| November | 2271.6531 | 2191.7994 | 2229.3439 |
| December | 2295.1413 | 2199.5302 | 2252.0215 |