YEARLY HIGH
6.8224 CLP
YEARLY LOW
6.1105 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4033 CLP

2018 RSD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 6.8224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 6.1105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7118 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2280 to the December average rate of 6.5857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.8224 was up 5.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,112 CLP
2017 Average 30,222 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 30,553 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,559.20 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.7316
6.1823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 6.2612, compared to 6.5454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3931 CLP (High: 6.6985 / Low: 6.3054). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1164 CLP (High: 6.2969 / Low: 6.1804).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3931
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.6858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.2543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4315 (+6.90%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.6858
2017 Avg (September) 6.2543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3406 6.1105 6.2280
February 6.3369 6.1294 6.2281
March 6.3566 6.2111 6.3035
April 6.2969 6.1804 6.2424
May 6.3701 6.1423 6.2693
June 6.4752 6.2118 6.2961
July 6.5677 6.3197 6.4617
August 6.6985 6.3054 6.4371
September 6.8224 6.4540 6.6858
October 6.6986 6.4258 6.5907
November 6.6410 6.4093 6.5117
December 6.7375 6.4282 6.5857