YEARLY HIGH
183.8442 CLP
YEARLY LOW
157.1294 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.1436 CLP

2017 PLN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 183.8442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 157.1294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.7148 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.7121 to the December average rate of 179.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 183.8442 was up 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 182.5688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,676,884 CLP
2016 Average 3,433,046 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,142,589 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 534,295.56 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

181.2185
156.7876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 167.4629, compared to 176.8242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.4629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.8242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 10.3019 CLP (High: 183.1874 / Low: 172.8855). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3608 CLP (High: 175.9502 / Low: 172.5894).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.3019
September Spread (Stable) ±3.3608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.6935 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 179.0176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 158.5515), the exchange rate shifted by +20.4661 (+12.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 179.0176
2016 Avg (December) 158.5515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.0977 158.6709 160.7121
February 161.6250 157.1294 158.8235
March 169.9932 160.2746 165.0650
April 171.9020 161.7692 165.8854
May 180.9406 171.8979 176.8896
June 180.7833 174.0667 177.4014
July 180.7540 177.2789 179.1826
August 181.6552 175.5637 178.3145
September 175.9502 172.5894 174.6209
October 176.1492 170.9034 173.7518
November 183.1874 172.8855 176.0581
December 183.8442 174.1201 179.0176