YEARLY HIGH
9.8752 CLP
YEARLY LOW
7.2167 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1398 CLP

2021 AFN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 9.8752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 7.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6585 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3586 to the December average rate of 8.3552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.8752 was down 13.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.4271, 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 49,376 CLP
2020 Average 51,550 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 36,083 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,292.44 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.5123
8.2500
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 9.2692, compared to 9.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.5515 CLP (High: 8.7682 / Low: 7.2167). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3194 CLP (High: 9.2828 / Low: 8.9634).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5515
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3194

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4349 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 9.4045) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.1908), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7863 (-7.72%).

2021 Avg (August) 9.4045
2020 Avg (August) 10.1908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5563 8.9829 9.3586
February 9.5663 9.0524 9.3430
March 9.5029 9.1701 9.3711
April 9.2828 8.9634 9.1217
May 9.3325 8.9515 9.1539
June 9.5363 9.1319 9.2667
July 9.5819 9.1478 9.4071
August 9.8752 9.0288 9.4045
September 9.3119 8.6799 9.0615
October 9.2320 8.8506 9.0444
November 9.0119 8.6206 8.7901
December 8.7682 7.2167 8.3552