YEARLY HIGH
1.1708 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.0465 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1203 CLP

2017 SOS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.1708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.0465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1244 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1422 to the December average rate of 1.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1708 was down 4.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,854 CLP
2016 Average 5,701 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,232 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 621.85 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1689
1.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.1397, compared to 1.1010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0905 CLP (High: 1.1369 / Low: 1.0465). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 CLP (High: 1.1708 / Low: 1.1458).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0905
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

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 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.1606) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+2.80%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.1606
2016 Avg (May) 1.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1692 1.1192 1.1422
February 1.1279 1.1007 1.1108
March 1.1645 1.1250 1.1445
April 1.1510 1.1154 1.1317
May 1.1708 1.1458 1.1606
June 1.1654 1.1304 1.1482
July 1.1590 1.1099 1.1388
August 1.1287 1.0625 1.1124
September 1.1039 1.0559 1.0774
October 1.1050 1.0653 1.0881
November 1.1225 1.0665 1.0939
December 1.1369 1.0465 1.0951