YEARLY HIGH
186.3346 CLP
YEARLY LOW
161.9720 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.4857 CLP

2017 QAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 186.3346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 161.9720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3625 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.2661 to the December average rate of 173.1304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 186.3346 was down 7.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 201.0962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 931,673 CLP
2016 Average 928,990 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 809,860 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,812.50 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

186.2635
164.7387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 180.8488, compared to 172.1226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.8488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.1226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 15.1186 CLP (High: 177.0906 / Low: 161.9720). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1018 CLP (High: 178.5818 / Low: 175.4800).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.1186
February Spread (Stable) ±3.1018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.8334 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 184.4698) against the same month in 2016 (average: 187.3094), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8396 (-1.52%).

2017 Avg (May) 184.4698
2016 Avg (May) 187.3094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.9909 177.9382 181.2661
February 178.5818 175.4800 176.6154
March 183.8109 178.8656 181.6939
April 183.2050 177.2687 180.1645
May 186.3346 182.7816 184.4698
June 184.7976 174.1593 180.8828
July 183.2214 176.4125 179.4768
August 178.4835 169.6427 175.8982
September 172.2997 166.0847 169.0649
October 175.2754 163.5801 168.6329
November 177.0906 161.9720 166.5324
December 178.4929 168.5889 173.1304