YEARLY HIGH
0.4502 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.4057 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4300 CLP

2017 LBP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.4502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0445 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4378 to the December average rate of 0.4190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4502 was down 7.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,251 CLP
2016 Average 2,241 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,028 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.61 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4483
0.4117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.4375, compared to 0.4224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0281 CLP (High: 0.4338 / Low: 0.4057). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 CLP (High: 0.4502 / Low: 0.4409).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4517), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-1.43%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4452
2016 Avg (May) 0.4517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4480 0.4286 0.4378
February 0.4309 0.4201 0.4263
March 0.4462 0.4329 0.4397
April 0.4407 0.4283 0.4347
May 0.4502 0.4409 0.4452
June 0.4475 0.4373 0.4413
July 0.4439 0.4280 0.4375
August 0.4338 0.4129 0.4273
September 0.4234 0.4085 0.4148
October 0.4244 0.4110 0.4173
November 0.4296 0.4132 0.4188
December 0.4338 0.4057 0.4190