YEARLY HIGH
1.3538 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.1410 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2463 CLP

2018 SYP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.3538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.1410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2128 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1755 to the December average rate of 1.3293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3538 was down 57.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,769 CLP
2017 Average 11,735 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,705 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,064.05 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3464
1.1418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.1880, compared to 1.3046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0760 CLP (High: 1.3532 / Low: 1.2772). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 CLP (High: 1.1845 / Low: 1.1582).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0760
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0960 (+7.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3293
2017 Avg (December) 1.2333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1911 1.1645 1.1755
February 1.1743 1.1410 1.1589
March 1.1845 1.1582 1.1732
April 1.1894 1.1531 1.1672
May 1.2380 1.1917 1.2168
June 1.2698 1.2201 1.2363
July 1.2891 1.2384 1.2664
August 1.3235 1.2485 1.2790
September 1.3532 1.2772 1.3180
October 1.3515 1.2759 1.3193
November 1.3427 1.2941 1.3157
December 1.3538 1.2994 1.3293