YEARLY HIGH
975.6595 CLP
YEARLY LOW
853.7905 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
909.3737 CLP

2018 XDR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 975.6595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 853.7905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.8689 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 870.6702 to the December average rate of 952.4068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 975.6595 was up 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 932.8006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,878,297 CLP
2017 Average 4,497,629 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 4,268,953 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609,344.54 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

960.9503
858.4278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 880.0835, compared to 938.6638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.5803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 880.0835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 938.6638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 55.2887 CLP (High: 975.6595 / Low: 920.3707). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.1128 CLP (High: 880.8324 / Low: 864.7197).

September Spread (Volatile) ±55.2887
April Spread (Stable) ±16.1128

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.0711 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 951.5808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 889.3582), the exchange rate shifted by +62.2226 (+7.00%).

2018 Avg (September) 951.5808
2017 Avg (September) 889.3582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 883.1336 861.8764 870.6702
February 879.5553 853.7905 866.9714
March 885.6011 861.0308 877.6467
April 880.8324 864.7197 871.5755
May 910.4387 880.5065 893.3306
June 919.7578 892.1450 900.3070
July 930.3757 896.0295 916.2337
August 955.7704 900.7857 921.4977
September 975.6595 920.3707 951.5808
October 966.5376 919.5004 947.7987
November 959.7113 927.1896 942.4651
December 970.9433 929.9033 952.4068