YEARLY HIGH
486.8600 CLP
YEARLY LOW
449.2742 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
469.8424 CLP

2017 SGD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 486.8600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 449.2742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.5858 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 461.6732 to the December average rate of 471.7753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 486.8600 was down 5.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 513.0687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,434,300 CLP
2016 Average 2,449,993 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,246,371 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,929.15 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

484.2950
451.9631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 469.7306, compared to 469.9541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 469.7306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 469.9541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 26.0656 CLP (High: 485.2340 / Low: 459.1684). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5326 CLP (High: 482.6367 / Low: 476.1041).

December Spread (Volatile) ±26.0656
July Spread (Stable) ±6.5326

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 9.3202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 481.6007) against the same month in 2016 (average: 497.6550), the exchange rate shifted by -16.0543 (-3.23%).

2017 Avg (May) 481.6007
2016 Avg (May) 497.6550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 471.8483 453.8883 461.6732
February 462.2767 449.2742 454.6575
March 476.7981 461.2084 470.8060
April 477.4867 461.5902 469.1282
May 486.8600 476.7299 481.6007
June 485.5016 475.8172 480.5180
July 482.6367 476.1041 480.2455
August 480.1042 461.5699 472.9636
September 471.4244 458.0774 463.6435
October 470.5928 457.7705 463.7337
November 479.8612 461.5410 467.3631
December 485.2340 459.1684 471.7753