YEARLY HIGH
306.9083 CLP
YEARLY LOW
265.0626 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.3235 CLP

2018 TOP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 306.9083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 265.0626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8457 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.4497 to the December average rate of 300.6559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 306.9083 was up 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 297.1936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,534,542 CLP
2017 Average 1,431,943 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,325,313 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,228.72 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

303.7765
266.3291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 272.7333, compared to 291.9137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.1803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.7333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 291.9137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 17.8741 CLP (High: 302.2464 / Low: 284.3723). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6637 CLP (High: 275.6101 / Low: 268.9464).

October Spread (Volatile) ±17.8741
March Spread (Stable) ±6.6637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4268 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 300.6559) against the same month in 2017 (average: 277.5795), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0763 (+8.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 300.6559
2017 Avg (December) 277.5795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 274.1682 267.0175 269.4497
February 274.1052 265.0626 269.5487
March 275.6101 268.9464 271.7423
April 274.6345 267.2428 270.3155
May 286.2124 271.5120 276.7021
June 283.7616 275.8124 278.6417
July 287.2673 274.9346 281.7687
August 294.9962 278.3306 285.1009
September 301.6062 284.6956 293.7972
October 302.2464 284.3723 294.7986
November 301.2191 290.6972 295.3609
December 306.9083 292.1737 300.6559