YEARLY HIGH
161.9702 CLP
YEARLY LOW
94.9547 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.7608 CLP

2018 TRY to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 161.9702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 94.9547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.0155 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.5472 to the December average rate of 128.9197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.9702 was down 15.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 191.0220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,098,508 CLP
2017 Average 8,909,720 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 4,747,735 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,350,773.52 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

165.8459
102.2611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 150.1099, compared to 121.4117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.6981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.1099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.4117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 34.0891 CLP (High: 129.0438 / Low: 94.9547). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6211 CLP (High: 161.9702 / Low: 158.3491).

August Spread (Volatile) ±34.0891
January Spread (Stable) ±3.6211

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 25.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 160.5472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 176.5298), the exchange rate shifted by -15.9826 (-9.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 160.5472
2017 Avg (January) 176.5298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.9702 158.3491 160.5472
February 160.0255 154.9576 157.6680
March 158.2824 150.5461 155.2236
April 152.6794 144.2457 147.9842
May 149.3696 131.7724 141.6761
June 142.5495 133.4197 137.5601
July 143.7296 129.6559 136.7730
August 129.0438 94.9547 111.7611
September 111.4792 102.9152 107.5599
October 126.7376 108.8159 117.0412
November 129.7030 124.0966 126.4155
December 131.6290 124.4636 128.9197