YEARLY HIGH
509.0799 CLP
YEARLY LOW
446.4028 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
475.4951 CLP

2018 SGD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 509.0799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 446.4028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.6771 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 458.0927 to the December average rate of 499.3324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 509.0799 was up 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 486.8600, 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 2,545,399 CLP
2017 Average 2,349,818 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,232,014 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313,385.46 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

504.0500
447.4384
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 461.0890, compared to 489.9013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.8123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 461.0890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 489.9013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 25.9831 CLP (High: 496.7568 / Low: 470.7737). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3697 CLP (High: 462.9151 / Low: 454.5455).

August Spread (Volatile) ±25.9831
January Spread (Stable) ±8.3697

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 5.9367 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 499.3324) against the same month in 2017 (average: 471.7753), the exchange rate shifted by +27.5571 (+5.84%).

2018 Avg (December) 499.3324
2017 Avg (December) 471.7753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 462.9151 454.5455 458.0927
February 456.8411 446.4028 452.1561
March 463.0404 451.0608 459.3857
April 461.9963 452.8599 456.7656
May 475.3158 460.1004 467.9048
June 479.7780 467.8692 472.2288
July 485.4237 468.3438 478.6304
August 496.7568 470.7737 481.1908
September 506.2641 481.3406 495.0003
October 502.3564 478.9392 492.4831
November 501.8453 485.3412 492.7709
December 509.0799 489.7093 499.3324