YEARLY HIGH
1811.0801 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1526.3249 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1667.2692 CLP

2018 OMR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1811.0801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1526.3249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 284.7552 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1572.6262 to the December average rate of 1778.1316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1811.0801 was up 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1762.3059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,055,401 CLP
2017 Average 8,424,609 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 7,631,625 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,423,775.80 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1800.9132
1527.5339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 1589.2102, compared to 1745.3281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 156.1178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1589.2102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1745.3281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 101.1708 CLP (High: 1807.6864 / Low: 1706.5157). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.2272 CLP (High: 1584.3827 / Low: 1549.1555).

October Spread (Volatile) ±101.1708
March Spread (Stable) ±35.2272

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 22.3107 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.3107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1778.1316) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1649.8963), the exchange rate shifted by +128.2353 (+7.77%).

2018 Avg (December) 1778.1316
2017 Avg (December) 1649.8963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1593.4805 1558.1690 1572.6262
February 1571.8808 1526.3249 1550.3155
March 1584.3827 1549.1555 1569.3670
April 1590.8733 1542.4204 1561.5180
May 1660.5061 1594.1890 1627.5517
June 1698.4592 1632.0567 1653.8831
July 1724.6216 1656.6974 1694.2790
August 1770.7806 1670.3509 1711.0768
September 1809.9646 1709.0686 1763.4416
October 1807.6864 1706.5157 1765.0329
November 1795.8618 1731.2930 1760.0065
December 1811.0801 1738.3294 1778.1316