YEARLY HIGH
257.9802 CLP
YEARLY LOW
217.4243 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
237.5057 CLP

2018 XCD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 257.9802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 217.4243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.5559 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.0273 to the December average rate of 253.3176, 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 257.9802 was up 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 251.0592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,289,901 CLP
2017 Average 1,200,306 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,087,121 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202,779.35 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

256.5659
217.5863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 226.3878, compared to 248.6236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.2358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.3878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 248.6236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 14.4577 CLP (High: 257.8574 / Low: 243.3998). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0145 CLP (High: 225.7128 / Low: 220.6983).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.4577
March Spread (Stable) ±5.0145

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 3.1927 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 253.3176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 235.0170), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3006 (+7.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 253.3176
2017 Avg (December) 235.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.0041 221.9385 224.0273
February 223.7886 217.4243 220.8346
March 225.7128 220.6983 223.5601
April 226.6427 219.7365 222.4272
May 236.1629 227.1003 231.8731
June 241.9567 232.5026 235.6045
July 245.6569 236.0007 241.3459
August 252.2062 237.9580 243.7462
September 257.8574 243.3998 251.1812
October 257.5402 243.1233 251.4302
November 255.8662 246.6148 250.7204
December 257.9802 247.6133 253.3176