YEARLY HIGH
185.8319 CLP
YEARLY LOW
156.6745 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.1313 CLP

2018 SAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 185.8319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 156.6745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1574 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.4408 to the December average rate of 182.4836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 185.8319 was up 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 180.9237, 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 929,160 CLP
2017 Average 864,959 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 783,373 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,787.03 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

184.8181
156.8045
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 163.1280, compared to 179.1346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.1280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.1346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 10.3819 CLP (High: 185.7906 / Low: 175.4087). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6154 CLP (High: 162.6406 / Low: 159.0253).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.3819
March Spread (Stable) ±3.6154

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 2.3019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 182.4836) against the same month in 2017 (average: 169.3688), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1148 (+7.74%).

2018 Avg (December) 182.4836
2017 Avg (December) 169.3688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.5668 159.9445 161.4408
February 161.2628 156.6745 159.1390
March 162.6406 159.0253 161.1034
April 163.3282 158.3407 160.2940
May 170.1820 161.9778 167.0376
June 174.3617 167.5399 169.7531
July 177.0235 170.0674 173.9176
August 181.7455 171.4703 175.6406
September 185.7906 175.4087 180.9938
October 185.5422 175.2024 181.1617
November 184.3632 177.5907 180.6100
December 185.8319 178.3786 182.4836