YEARLY HIGH
0.7987 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.6831 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7386 CLP

2018 RWF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.7987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.6831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7093 to the December average rate of 0.7754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7987 was down 1.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,993 CLP
2017 Average 3,869 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,415 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.91 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7833
0.6889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.7111, compared to 0.7661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0478 CLP (High: 0.7987 / Low: 0.7509). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 CLP (High: 0.7190 / Low: 0.7010).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0478
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7747) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+3.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7747
2017 Avg (September) 0.7501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7190 0.7010 0.7093
February 0.7157 0.6831 0.6993
March 0.7117 0.6893 0.7028
April 0.7081 0.6879 0.6967
May 0.7358 0.7089 0.7235
June 0.7603 0.7199 0.7351
July 0.7674 0.7277 0.7505
August 0.7738 0.7373 0.7549
September 0.7987 0.7509 0.7747
October 0.7929 0.7481 0.7753
November 0.7838 0.7511 0.7659
December 0.7927 0.7504 0.7754