YEARLY HIGH
1.2055 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.0135 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1089 CLP

2018 SOS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1.2055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1920 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0443 to the December average rate of 1.1805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2055 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1708, 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 6,027 CLP
2017 Average 5,602 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,068 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 959.76 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1958
1.0122
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 1.0572, compared to 1.1607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0674 CLP (High: 1.2055 / Low: 1.1381). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 CLP (High: 1.0533 / Low: 1.0281).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1738) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0964 (+8.95%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1738
2017 Avg (September) 1.0774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0636 1.0293 1.0443
February 1.0412 1.0135 1.0275
March 1.0533 1.0281 1.0400
April 1.0616 1.0280 1.0407
May 1.1062 1.0633 1.0868
June 1.1313 1.0885 1.1037
July 1.1499 1.1004 1.1280
August 1.1777 1.1107 1.1392
September 1.2055 1.1381 1.1738
October 1.2005 1.1359 1.1728
November 1.1933 1.1497 1.1697
December 1.2043 1.1546 1.1805