YEARLY HIGH
0.4609 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.3877 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4243 CLP

2018 LBP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.4609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.3877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0732 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3998 to the December average rate of 0.4537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4609 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4502, 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 2,305 CLP
2017 Average 2,150 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,939 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366.03 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4596
0.3882
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 0.4043, compared to 0.4444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0264 CLP (High: 0.4608 / Low: 0.4344). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 CLP (High: 0.4026 / Low: 0.3938).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+8.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4537
2017 Avg (December) 0.4190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4067 0.3963 0.3998
February 0.3997 0.3877 0.3942
March 0.4026 0.3938 0.3988
April 0.4054 0.3936 0.3975
May 0.4232 0.4034 0.4141
June 0.4314 0.4156 0.4211
July 0.4408 0.4221 0.4314
August 0.4499 0.4252 0.4354
September 0.4608 0.4344 0.4484
October 0.4597 0.4341 0.4493
November 0.4568 0.4407 0.4479
December 0.4609 0.4421 0.4537