YEARLY HIGH
4.9567 CLP
YEARLY LOW
4.0458 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4757 CLP

2018 LRD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 4.9567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 4.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9109 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7732 to the December average rate of 4.3441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9567 was down 32.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.3820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,783 CLP
2017 Average 31,589 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 20,229 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,554.41 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8302
4.1469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 4.6418, compared to 4.3096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4534 CLP (High: 4.9567 / Low: 4.5033). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0716 CLP (High: 4.6464 / Low: 4.5748).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4534
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2688 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.7289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8256), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0966 (-30.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.7289
2017 Avg (February) 6.8256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9179 4.6723 4.7732
February 4.9567 4.5033 4.7289
March 4.6464 4.5748 4.6092
April 4.6580 4.5277 4.5850
May 4.8099 4.5316 4.6820
June 4.5946 4.3059 4.4726
July 4.3612 4.0458 4.2039
August 4.4188 4.2147 4.2922
September 4.5151 4.2302 4.3845
October 4.4438 4.2227 4.3376
November 4.3955 4.2183 4.2954
December 4.4232 4.2340 4.3441