YEARLY HIGH
187.7479 CLP
YEARLY LOW
167.5617 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.7054 CLP

2018 PLN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 187.7479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 167.5617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1862 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.5402 to the December average rate of 181.5518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 187.7479 was up 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 183.8442, 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 3,754,958 CLP
2017 Average 3,444,765 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,351,234 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403,724.21 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

184.9982
171.5167
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 175.4755, compared to 179.9353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.4755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.9353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 10.2629 CLP (High: 184.1002 / Low: 173.8373). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9761 CLP (High: 178.7361 / Low: 174.7600).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.2629
March Spread (Stable) ±3.9761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1277 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 183.8747) against the same month in 2017 (average: 174.6209), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2538 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 183.8747
2017 Avg (September) 174.6209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.2817 173.0419 177.5402
February 180.1658 173.2107 176.8143
March 178.7361 174.7600 177.0187
April 177.8839 172.6419 175.9837
May 176.2995 167.5617 172.8560
June 175.3689 170.9755 172.6402
July 179.5588 172.5970 176.3876
August 184.1002 173.8373 177.3935
September 187.7479 178.3477 183.8747
October 183.7596 177.1437 181.2771
November 182.2039 176.3782 179.1268
December 185.6152 177.6275 181.5518