YEARLY HIGH
209.6400 CLP
YEARLY LOW
181.8572 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.1897 CLP

2018 PGK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 209.6400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 181.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7827 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.8721 to the December average rate of 203.3518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 209.6400 was down 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 213.2843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,048,200 CLP
2017 Average 1,017,107 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 909,286 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,913.74 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

206.1927
183.2758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 188.7512, compared to 201.6281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.8768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.7512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.6281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 11.8054 CLP (High: 209.6400 / Low: 197.8346). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8098 CLP (High: 188.0088 / Low: 183.1990).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.8054
April Spread (Stable) ±4.8098

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3421 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 204.2829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 195.4881), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7948 (+4.50%).

2018 Avg (September) 204.2829
2017 Avg (September) 195.4881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 191.1167 186.1946 187.8721
February 188.1747 181.8572 185.5300
March 189.8284 185.0080 187.4157
April 188.0088 183.1990 185.1856
May 195.6218 188.0636 191.9253
June 199.1122 190.3829 194.5788
July 201.5333 193.8601 198.3985
August 205.6244 194.3213 199.0637
September 209.6400 197.8346 204.2829
October 207.5744 196.7738 202.8411
November 205.8366 197.8314 201.8305
December 207.1997 198.3554 203.3518