YEARLY HIGH
348.6021 CLP
YEARLY LOW
293.8000 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
320.9358 CLP

2018 BBD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 348.6021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 293.8000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.8021 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 302.7225 to the December average rate of 342.3018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 348.6021 was up 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 339.2500, 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 1,743,011 CLP
2017 Average 1,621,945 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,469,000 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274,010.66 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

346.6911
294.0189
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 305.9121, compared to 335.9594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.9121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.9594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 19.5363 CLP (High: 348.4363 / Low: 328.9000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7760 CLP (High: 305.0000 / Low: 298.2240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19.5363
March Spread (Stable) ±6.7760

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 4.3143 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 342.3018) against the same month in 2017 (average: 317.5726), the exchange rate shifted by +24.7292 (+7.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 342.3018
2017 Avg (December) 317.5726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 306.7450 299.9000 302.7225
February 302.4000 293.8000 298.4082
March 305.0000 298.2240 302.0911
April 306.2566 296.9244 300.5603
May 319.1210 306.8750 313.3244
June 326.9500 314.1750 318.3664
July 331.9500 318.9018 326.1247
August 340.8000 321.5467 329.3682
September 348.4363 328.9000 339.4148
October 348.0077 328.5265 339.7513
November 345.7456 333.2445 338.7955
December 348.6021 334.5936 342.3018