2018 SBD to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SBD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SBD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 88.3335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 75.4909.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8426 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.9313 to the December average rate of 84.6928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 88.3335 was up 1.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.7094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 78.3985, compared to 84.4682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0696 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.9527 CLP (High: 88.3335 / Low: 83.3808). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5977 CLP (High: 79.0341 / Low: 77.4364).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9742 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 86.0464) against the same month in 2017 (average: 80.6207), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4257 (+6.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.0341 | 77.4364 | 77.9313 |
| February | 78.2134 | 75.4909 | 76.9571 |
| March | 78.7164 | 76.4972 | 77.7724 |
| April | 78.6889 | 76.5356 | 77.2257 |
| May | 81.5499 | 78.7375 | 80.0289 |
| June | 82.3140 | 79.4026 | 80.4759 |
| July | 83.9868 | 80.7383 | 82.4447 |
| August | 86.3976 | 81.5166 | 83.4995 |
| September | 88.3335 | 83.3808 | 86.0464 |
| October | 86.7052 | 83.2861 | 85.4066 |
| November | 86.4450 | 83.4222 | 84.7191 |
| December | 85.9900 | 83.7589 | 84.6928 |