2018 ZAR to CLP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.0536 CLP

YEARLY LOW

44.5456 CLP

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.6014 CLP

2018 ZAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 52.0536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 44.5456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5080 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.6769 to the December average rate of 47.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.0536 was down 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.2059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,602,679 CLP

2017 Average 2,440,410 CLP

Yearly Trough Low 2,227,280 CLP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 375,399.48 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.5074

45.5824

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 49.7953, compared to 47.4076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7953

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.7356 CLP (High: 49.5134 / Low: 45.7778). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5171 CLP (High: 51.1491 / Low: 49.6320).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7356

February Spread (Stable) ±1.5171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0923 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 51.0136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.2145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2009 (-0.39%).

2018 Avg (March) 51.0136

2017 Avg (March) 51.2145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.8730	48.7239	49.6769
February	51.1491	49.6320	50.4960
March	52.0536	50.2206	51.0136
April	51.0798	48.5216	49.6749
May	50.7436	48.4232	50.0012
June	50.1856	46.5669	47.9089
July	49.3221	47.4747	48.7275
August	49.5134	45.7778	46.9046
September	46.9686	44.5456	46.0762
October	47.9257	45.3086	46.7276
November	49.0546	47.4264	48.0980
December	48.9056	47.2119	47.9118