YEARLY HIGH
51.1826 CLP
YEARLY LOW
42.5163 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.1403 CLP

2018 SCR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 51.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 42.5163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6663 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5219 to the December average rate of 50.0637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.1826 was down 0.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.5801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 255,913 CLP
2017 Average 238,933 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 212,581 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,331.47 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.7179
42.8677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 44.9743, compared to 49.3064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.3064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 5.1925 CLP (High: 51.1826 / Low: 45.9901). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6297 CLP (High: 48.2963 / Low: 46.6667).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.1925
June Spread (Stable) ±1.6297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1528 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 49.7314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.9283), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8030 (+8.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 49.7314
2017 Avg (September) 45.9283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.4045 42.5163 43.5219
February 45.4108 42.6811 43.8429
March 45.2529 42.7018 44.2894
April 45.5313 43.3704 44.6137
May 47.4887 44.5615 46.4497
June 48.2963 46.6667 47.1280
July 49.0238 46.9608 48.1505
August 50.0823 47.3162 48.4690
September 51.1826 45.9901 49.7314
October 51.0312 48.2928 49.7884
November 50.6915 48.7562 49.6356
December 51.0965 49.0590 50.0637