YEARLY HIGH
13.7260 CLP
YEARLY LOW
8.4508 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3716 CLP

2020 ARS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 13.7260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.4508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2752 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9118 to the December average rate of 8.8491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.7260 was down 25.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.5264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,630 CLP
2019 Average 74,621 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 42,254 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,375.93 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.7644
8.4023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 12.6482, compared to 10.0950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.0128 CLP (High: 11.4678 / Low: 10.4551). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3273 CLP (High: 10.4350 / Low: 10.1077).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0128
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3273

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8740 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 13.3176) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.2563), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9387 (-18.08%).

2020 Avg (March) 13.3176
2019 Avg (March) 16.2563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2789 12.3583 12.9118
February 13.2789 12.8318 13.0269
March 13.7260 12.9209 13.3176
April 13.4396 12.4961 13.0178
May 12.6619 11.6754 12.1439
June 11.7325 11.1209 11.4712
July 11.4678 10.4551 10.9889
August 11.0579 10.4551 10.7275
September 10.4350 10.1077 10.2950
October 10.3802 9.8610 10.1590
November 9.8659 9.3705 9.5505
December 9.3325 8.4508 8.8491