YEARLY HIGH
87.6699 CLP
YEARLY LOW
13.9866 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3951 CLP

2018 SDG to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 87.6699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 13.9866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.6832 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.3415 to the December average rate of 14.3836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 87.6699 was down 16.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 105.2432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 438,349 CLP
2017 Average 489,106 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 69,933 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368,416.18 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

93.5536
7.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 43.5369, compared to 27.2533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.5369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 53.1971 CLP (High: 85.7680 / Low: 32.5709). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5349 CLP (High: 14.5216 / Low: 13.9866).

February Spread (Volatile) ±53.1971
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 48.0852 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.0852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 86.3415) against the same month in 2017 (average: 102.5659), the exchange rate shifted by -16.2244 (-15.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 86.3415
2017 Avg (January) 102.5659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.6699 85.3282 86.3415
February 85.7680 32.5709 38.2564
March 33.8056 32.9950 33.4098
April 33.7643 32.7466 33.2070
May 35.3566 33.7815 34.6914
June 36.3278 34.8051 35.3154
July 36.8537 35.4501 36.2210
August 37.7107 35.6514 36.5533
September 38.6758 36.5165 37.6611
October 38.0131 14.1736 24.4801
November 14.5216 13.9866 14.2208
December 14.6538 14.0387 14.3836