YEARLY HIGH
472.7841 CLP
YEARLY LOW
425.8343 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
443.6260 CLP

2018 NZD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 472.7841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 425.8343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.9499 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.1796 to the December average rate of 465.8107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 472.7841 was down 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 491.2555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,363,921 CLP
2017 Average 2,305,959 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,129,171 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,749.35 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

468.8827
432.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 437.6095, compared to 449.6424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 437.6095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 449.6424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 23.6373 CLP (High: 451.2438 / Low: 427.6065). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9962 CLP (High: 446.6268 / Low: 437.6306).

August Spread (Volatile) ±23.6373
June Spread (Stable) ±8.9962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.5030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 465.8107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 442.4190), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3917 (+5.29%).

2018 Avg (December) 465.8107
2017 Avg (December) 442.4190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 448.6847 430.1452 439.1796
February 442.1973 427.8206 435.9167
March 442.1279 432.2751 438.1754
April 442.6359 425.8343 435.0908
May 442.9155 429.6405 435.6154
June 446.6268 437.6306 441.6792
July 450.5577 433.8281 442.9142
August 451.2438 427.6065 438.9386
September 454.1195 435.3985 447.8156
October 454.7313 431.4622 443.3126
November 468.0809 452.3295 459.0627
December 472.7841 461.7046 465.8107