YEARLY HIGH
2300.1524 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1961.1312 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2124.6040 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,500,762 CLP
2017 Average 10,692,777 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 9,805,656 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,695,106.22 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2278.1253
1964.8799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2034.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2215.1075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±130.5844
January Spread (Stable) ±34.2355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.5147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (September) 2241.5772
2017 Avg (September) 2076.6194

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