YEARLY HIGH
32.9986 CLP
YEARLY LOW
15.9560 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.2292 CLP

2018 ARS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 32.9986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 15.9560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0426 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8728 to the December average rate of 18.1106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.9986 was down 24.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.9919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164,993 CLP
2017 Average 196,688 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 79,780 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,213.13 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.2976
16.2006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 28.6971, compared to 19.7613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.7601 CLP (High: 24.2827 / Low: 17.5226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6315 CLP (High: 30.1716 / Low: 29.5401).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.7601
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5609 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 31.8728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.5429), the exchange rate shifted by -9.6700 (-23.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 31.8728
2017 Avg (January) 41.5429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9986 30.6435 31.8728
February 30.9787 29.1302 30.1023
March 30.1716 29.5401 29.8872
April 30.0156 29.3382 29.6961
May 29.6350 25.0170 26.6806
June 25.4494 22.5220 23.9437
July 24.0110 22.5823 23.6213
August 24.2827 17.5226 22.1863
September 18.6558 15.9560 17.6254
October 19.3919 16.6450 18.3668
November 19.3501 17.3173 18.6575
December 18.4440 17.7541 18.1106