YEARLY HIGH
86.7094 CLP
YEARLY LOW
79.0998 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.0448 CLP

2017 SBD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 86.7094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 79.0998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6096 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.0051 to the December average rate of 81.6835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 86.7094 was down 3.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 90.2919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 433,547 CLP
2016 Average 427,434 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 395,499 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,048.05 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

85.7203
80.1571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 84.2246, compared to 81.8650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.2246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.8650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.2965 CLP (High: 84.3964 / Low: 79.0998). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5458 CLP (High: 83.5923 / Low: 82.0465).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.2965
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5458

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 2.5077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 85.2567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 87.4468), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1901 (-2.50%).

2017 Avg (May) 85.2567
2016 Avg (May) 87.4468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.3135 82.4863 84.0051
February 83.5923 82.0465 82.6412
March 86.0153 84.0862 85.1375
April 85.0913 82.3432 83.8918
May 86.7094 84.0098 85.2567
June 85.4501 83.6137 84.4153
July 85.0275 83.0944 84.0982
August 85.0538 80.2504 83.1284
September 81.9196 79.4734 80.6207
October 81.8359 79.4031 80.7279
November 82.5985 79.8467 80.9313
December 84.3964 79.0998 81.6835