YEARLY HIGH
11.4271 CLP
YEARLY LOW
9.1915 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3110 CLP

2020 AFN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 11.4271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.1915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2356 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0222 to the December average rate of 9.4780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.4271 was up 4.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.9429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,136 CLP
2019 Average 45,173 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 45,957 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,178.22 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.3731
9.3057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 10.6115, compared to 10.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.9927 CLP (High: 10.4751 / Low: 9.4824). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2921 CLP (High: 10.0645 / Low: 9.7724).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9927
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4788 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 11.0273) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.8951), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1322 (+23.97%).

2020 Avg (March) 11.0273
2019 Avg (March) 8.8951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4751 9.4824 10.0222
February 10.7831 10.0879 10.3769
March 11.4271 10.7070 11.0273
April 11.3703 10.9306 11.2008
May 11.0577 10.4308 10.7221
June 10.6537 9.9111 10.3199
July 10.4673 9.8556 10.1703
August 10.4880 9.8627 10.1908
September 10.2484 9.9057 10.0687
October 10.4567 10.0412 10.2464
November 10.0645 9.7724 9.9086
December 9.8701 9.1915 9.4780