YEARLY HIGH
209.4226 CLP
YEARLY LOW
180.7991 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.2333 CLP

2018 PEN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 209.4226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 180.7991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6236 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.2631 to the December average rate of 203.4835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 209.4226 was up 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 206.4526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,047,113 CLP
2017 Average 994,907 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 903,995 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,117.86 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

207.2510
181.5641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 188.3535, compared to 202.1131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.3535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.1131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 10.0621 CLP (High: 209.4226 / Low: 199.3605). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6181 CLP (High: 189.4949 / Low: 186.8768).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.0621
January Spread (Stable) ±2.6181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5584 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 205.1104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 192.8276), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2828 (+6.37%).

2018 Avg (September) 205.1104
2017 Avg (September) 192.8276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.4949 186.8768 188.2631
February 187.5288 180.7991 183.7047
March 188.3446 182.7854 185.9021
April 188.2720 184.6924 186.0971
May 195.0649 188.7716 191.4672
June 199.6093 192.7039 194.6869
July 202.4720 194.9159 199.1113
August 206.2236 196.4906 200.2016
September 209.4226 199.3605 205.1104
October 207.0303 198.6623 203.9182
November 204.7070 197.3612 200.8534
December 206.9446 197.7771 203.4835