YEARLY HIGH
52.0408 CLP
YEARLY LOW
44.2984 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6203 CLP

2018 SZL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 52.0408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 44.2984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7424 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.6424 to the December average rate of 48.0908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.0408 was down 1.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.0072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260,204 CLP
2017 Average 243,959 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 221,492 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,711.95 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.4940
45.5480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 49.7948, compared to 47.4458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.6471 CLP (High: 50.1512 / Low: 46.5041). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2763 CLP (High: 50.9638 / Low: 49.6875).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.6471
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2763

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 50.9985) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.2447), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2462 (-0.48%).

2018 Avg (March) 50.9985
2017 Avg (March) 51.2447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.9722 48.5134 49.6424
February 50.9638 49.6875 50.3908
March 52.0408 50.2144 50.9985
April 51.0732 48.5230 49.7217
May 50.9034 48.8148 49.9665
June 50.1512 46.5041 48.0487
July 49.2876 47.1966 48.6437
August 48.5637 45.8428 47.0174
September 47.2650 44.2984 46.0435
October 48.4621 45.5416 46.7957
November 49.0223 47.1171 48.0836
December 49.1648 47.2033 48.0908