2018 USD to CLP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

697.2043 CLP

YEARLY LOW

587.6000 CLP

YEARLY AVERAGE

641.8715 CLP

2018 USD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 697.2043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 587.6000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.6043 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 605.4449 to the December average rate of 684.6035, 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 697.2043 was up 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 678.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,486,021 CLP

2017 Average 3,243,888 CLP

Yearly Trough Low 2,938,000 CLP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 548,021.32 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

693.3823

588.0377

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USD 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 611.8243, compared to 671.9188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 60.0945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 611.8243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 671.9188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 39.0726 CLP (High: 696.8726 / Low: 657.8000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5519 CLP (High: 610.0000 / Low: 596.4481).

September Spread (Volatile) ±39.0726

March Spread (Stable) ±13.5519

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 8.6285 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 684.6035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 635.1451), the exchange rate shifted by +49.4584 (+7.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 684.6035

2017 Avg (December) 635.1451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	613.4900	599.8000	605.4449
February	604.8000	587.6000	596.8164
March	610.0000	596.4481	604.1823
April	612.5133	593.8488	601.1205
May	638.2421	613.7500	626.6487
June	653.9000	628.3500	636.7329
July	663.9000	637.8037	652.2495
August	681.6000	643.0935	658.7364
September	696.8726	657.8000	678.8296
October	696.0153	657.0529	679.5027
November	691.4912	666.4889	677.5910
December	697.2043	669.1873	684.6035