YEARLY HIGH
0.0818 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.0708 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0762 CLP

2018 LAK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0728 to the December average rate of 0.0801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0818 was down 3.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 409 CLP
2017 Average 395 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 354 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.85 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0809
0.0711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0735, compared to 0.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0045 CLP (High: 0.0818 / Low: 0.0773). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CLP (High: 0.0735 / Low: 0.0719).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0797) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+5.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0797
2017 Avg (September) 0.0754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0739 0.0722 0.0728
February 0.0729 0.0708 0.0719
March 0.0735 0.0719 0.0728
April 0.0736 0.0715 0.0723
May 0.0767 0.0737 0.0751
June 0.0775 0.0750 0.0758
July 0.0789 0.0756 0.0774
August 0.0800 0.0761 0.0776
September 0.0818 0.0773 0.0797
October 0.0814 0.0771 0.0797
November 0.0809 0.0780 0.0793
December 0.0816 0.0782 0.0801