YEARLY HIGH
180.9237 CLP
YEARLY LOW
163.7246 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.9690 CLP

2017 SAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 180.9237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 163.7246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1991 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.9832 to the December average rate of 169.3688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 180.9237 was down 7.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 195.3274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 904,618 CLP
2016 Average 901,857 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 818,623 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,995.41 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

180.3116
165.6880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 175.8588, compared to 170.0791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.8588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.0791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 11.1220 CLP (High: 174.8466 / Low: 163.7246). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0336 CLP (High: 173.3908 / Low: 170.3572).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.1220
February Spread (Stable) ±3.0336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.7032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 179.0930) against the same month in 2016 (average: 181.8131), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7202 (-1.50%).

2017 Avg (May) 179.0930
2016 Avg (May) 181.8131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.5727 172.7929 175.9832
February 173.3908 170.3572 171.4704
March 178.4886 173.6777 176.4161
April 177.8791 172.0952 174.8805
May 180.9237 177.4605 179.0930
June 179.4313 176.1090 177.3100
July 177.9076 172.1609 175.4949
August 174.0248 166.8711 171.6098
September 170.6751 163.9623 166.9066
October 170.3980 165.0872 168.1335
November 172.5786 167.0844 168.9609
December 174.8466 163.7246 169.3688