YEARLY HIGH
339.2500 CLP
YEARLY LOW
307.0000 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
324.3471 CLP

2017 BBD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 339.2500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 307.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2500 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.9412 to the December average rate of 317.5726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 339.2500 was down 7.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 366.1067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,696,250 CLP
2016 Average 1,691,138 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,535,000 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,250.00 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

338.1222
310.6823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 329.7785, compared to 318.9156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 329.7785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 318.9156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 20.8724 CLP (High: 327.8724 / Low: 307.0000). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6329 CLP (High: 325.1250 / Low: 319.4921).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.8724
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6329

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.8154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 335.8356) against the same month in 2016 (average: 340.9635), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1279 (-1.50%).

2017 Avg (May) 335.8356
2016 Avg (May) 340.9635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 338.1299 323.6176 329.9412
February 325.1250 319.4921 321.6154
March 334.6750 325.6500 330.7981
April 333.5500 322.7000 327.9911
May 339.2500 332.8042 335.8356
June 336.4517 330.3496 332.4894
July 333.5500 322.8362 329.0712
August 326.3095 312.9000 321.7844
September 320.0500 307.4581 312.9690
October 319.4921 309.6005 315.2718
November 323.6280 313.3000 316.8250
December 327.8724 307.0000 317.5726