YEARLY HIGH
6.7717 CLP
YEARLY LOW
6.0579 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3454 CLP

2018 XPF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 6.7717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 6.0579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7138 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1900 to the December average rate of 6.5273, 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 6.7717 was up 4.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,858 CLP
2017 Average 30,654 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 30,289 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,568.92 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6726
6.1299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 6.2054, compared to 6.4855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4004 CLP (High: 6.6353 / Low: 6.2349). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1215 CLP (High: 6.2390 / Low: 6.1175).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1215

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 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.6274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.2491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3783 (+6.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.6274
2017 Avg (September) 6.2491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3112 6.0737 6.1900
February 6.2954 6.0579 6.1751
March 6.3136 6.1333 6.2451
April 6.2390 6.1175 6.1834
May 6.3090 6.0775 6.2079
June 6.4127 6.1469 6.2310
July 6.5005 6.2483 6.3919
August 6.6353 6.2349 6.3706
September 6.7717 6.4008 6.6274
October 6.6392 6.3745 6.5416
November 6.5783 6.3608 6.4541
December 6.6809 6.3673 6.5273