YEARLY HIGH
503.4210 CLP
YEARLY LOW
441.2379 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
470.3849 CLP

2018 LYD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 503.4210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 441.2379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.1831 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 450.1060 to the December average rate of 490.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 503.4210 was up 3.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 484.4361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,517,105 CLP
2017 Average 2,329,349 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,206,189 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310,915.55 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

495.4953
444.6072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 456.0256, compared to 484.7442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.7186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 456.0256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 484.7442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 31.2666 CLP (High: 494.3601 / Low: 463.0935). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5603 CLP (High: 457.2284 / Low: 447.6682).

August Spread (Volatile) ±31.2666
April Spread (Stable) ±9.5603

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.5497 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 491.2547) against the same month in 2017 (average: 459.3301), the exchange rate shifted by +31.9246 (+6.95%).

2018 Avg (September) 491.2547
2017 Avg (September) 459.3301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 455.7182 445.7984 450.1060
February 455.1698 441.2379 448.8479
March 459.2453 447.5228 454.6818
April 457.2284 447.6682 452.2642
May 470.3532 456.7939 462.6509
June 477.2993 460.4744 467.6030
July 482.1941 462.9562 475.1628
August 494.3601 463.0935 475.1994
September 503.4210 476.6667 491.2547
October 502.5401 474.6031 491.1712
November 494.1273 477.0906 485.6215
December 500.6058 478.0766 490.0558