YEARLY HIGH
1.2319 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.1021 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1544 CLP

2018 XAF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 1.2319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 1.1021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1299 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1261 to the December average rate of 1.1874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2319 was up 4.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,160 CLP
2017 Average 5,583 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,510 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 649.26 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2139
1.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.1289, compared to 1.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0728 CLP (High: 1.2071 / Low: 1.1342). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 CLP (High: 1.1350 / Low: 1.1129).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.2057) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0688 (+6.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.2057
2017 Avg (September) 1.1368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1481 1.1049 1.1261
February 1.1453 1.1021 1.1234
March 1.1486 1.1158 1.1361
April 1.1350 1.1129 1.1249
May 1.1477 1.1056 1.1293
June 1.1666 1.1182 1.1335
July 1.1826 1.1367 1.1628
August 1.2071 1.1342 1.1589
September 1.2319 1.1644 1.2057
October 1.2078 1.1596 1.1901
November 1.1967 1.1572 1.1741
December 1.2154 1.1583 1.1874