YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.0295 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0311 CLP

2018 STD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0331 was up 4.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 CLP
2017 Average 150 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 148 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.02 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0328
0.0297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 CLP (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0312). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CLP (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0299).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+5.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0325
2017 Avg (December) 0.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0307 0.0297 0.0300
February 0.0306 0.0295 0.0301
March 0.0306 0.0299 0.0304
April 0.0305 0.0299 0.0301
May 0.0308 0.0296 0.0303
June 0.0311 0.0299 0.0303
July 0.0316 0.0304 0.0311
August 0.0324 0.0305 0.0313
September 0.0331 0.0312 0.0322
October 0.0331 0.0312 0.0322
November 0.0328 0.0317 0.0322
December 0.0331 0.0318 0.0325