2018 WST to CLP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

269.2153 CLP

YEARLY LOW

233.4530 CLP

YEARLY AVERAGE

249.8171 CLP

2018 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 269.2153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 233.4530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.7623 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 240.7522 to the December average rate of 262.4991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 269.2153 was up 0.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 267.0377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,346,076 CLP

2017 Average 1,282,356 CLP

Yearly Trough Low 1,167,265 CLP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,811.39 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

265.0450

234.4939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 241.2846, compared to 258.3496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 241.2846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.3496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 15.0945 CLP (High: 269.2153 / Low: 254.1208). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3327 CLP (High: 241.2285 / Low: 236.8958).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.0945

March Spread (Stable) ±4.3327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.9272 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 262.2449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 251.1644), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0805 (+4.41%).

2018 Avg (September) 262.2449

2017 Avg (September) 251.1644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	244.7864	238.7987	240.7522
February	242.8002	234.5754	239.0194
March	241.2285	236.8958	239.0521
April	239.7964	233.4530	237.0398
May	247.5396	240.2353	243.9743
June	252.6576	245.3666	247.8701
July	256.4773	246.4815	251.7898
August	263.3152	248.4394	254.4825
September	269.2153	254.1208	262.2449
October	266.1405	252.6452	259.3177
November	265.7191	256.1001	259.7639
December	266.7930	257.5485	262.4991