YEARLY HIGH
191.4871 CLP
YEARLY LOW
161.3629 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.2761 CLP

2018 QAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 191.4871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 161.3629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1242 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.3265 to the December average rate of 187.7381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 191.4871 was up 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 186.3346, 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 957,435 CLP
2017 Average 882,550 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 806,815 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,620.81 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

190.1208
161.5286
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 168.0388, compared to 184.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.4746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.5134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 10.7313 CLP (High: 191.3960 / Low: 180.6647). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7220 CLP (High: 167.5364 / Low: 163.8144).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.7313
March Spread (Stable) ±3.7220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.4153 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 187.7381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 173.1304), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6078 (+8.44%).

2018 Avg (December) 187.7381
2017 Avg (December) 173.1304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.9334 164.7350 166.3265
February 166.1083 161.3629 163.9112
March 167.5364 163.8144 165.9165
April 168.2267 163.1005 165.0926
May 175.3268 168.5664 172.1117
June 179.5935 172.5763 174.8741
July 182.3401 175.1728 179.1401
August 187.2014 176.6256 180.9697
September 191.3960 180.6647 186.4174
October 191.1605 180.4554 186.6584
November 189.9167 183.0512 186.1566
December 191.4871 183.7910 187.7381