YEARLY HIGH
52.0548 CLP
YEARLY LOW
44.0639 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6546 CLP

2018 LSL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 52.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 44.0639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9909 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.6877 to the December average rate of 48.0034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.0548 was down 1.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.0422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260,274 CLP
2017 Average 243,978 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 220,320 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,954.54 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.4507
45.5566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 49.8060, compared to 47.5031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.5031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.9163 CLP (High: 49.9075 / Low: 45.9912). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5413 CLP (High: 51.1588 / Low: 49.6174).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9163
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8925 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 50.9595) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.2793), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3198 (-0.62%).

2018 Avg (March) 50.9595
2017 Avg (March) 51.2793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.9497 48.5284 49.6877
February 51.1588 49.6174 50.4340
March 52.0548 50.1709 50.9595
April 51.0839 48.5659 49.7059
May 50.9154 48.7946 49.9707
June 50.2369 46.5379 48.0782
July 50.0113 47.1306 48.6461
August 49.9075 45.9912 47.4590
September 47.3198 44.0639 46.0477
October 47.8775 45.4865 46.7680
November 48.9722 47.2482 48.0943
December 48.9924 47.2033 48.0034