YEARLY HIGH
10.8112 CLP
YEARLY LOW
9.5427 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2356 CLP

2018 RUB to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 10.8112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 9.5427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2685 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6856 to the December average rate of 10.1278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8112 was down 9.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.9684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,056 CLP
2017 Average 55,653 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 47,713 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,342.53 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7639
9.8242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 10.3096, compared to 10.1616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.0255 CLP (High: 10.5682 / Low: 9.5427). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1692 CLP (High: 10.6317 / Low: 10.4624).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0255
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1692

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6728 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.6856) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0237), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3382 (-3.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.6856
2017 Avg (January) 11.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8112 10.5363 10.6856
February 10.6888 10.3415 10.4957
March 10.6317 10.4624 10.5753
April 10.5682 9.5427 9.9025
May 10.3477 9.6756 10.0549
June 10.4113 10.0173 10.1439
July 10.5136 10.2453 10.3782
August 10.2114 9.6499 9.9203
September 10.2152 9.8675 10.0426
October 10.5867 10.0685 10.3159
November 10.4808 10.0152 10.1846
December 10.3258 9.9774 10.1278