YEARLY HIGH
489.9431 CLP
YEARLY LOW
422.9857 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
461.5706 CLP

2020 BAM to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 489.9431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 422.9857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.9574 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.2260 to the December average rate of 454.5141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 489.9431 was up 1.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 483.2977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,449,716 CLP
2019 Average 2,013,539 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,114,929 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 334,787.04 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

478.8264
435.6259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 458.2174, compared to 464.9238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 458.2174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 464.9238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 34.8415 CLP (High: 489.3902 / Low: 454.5487). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6384 CLP (High: 462.9389 / Low: 451.3005).

August Spread (Volatile) ±34.8415
July Spread (Stable) ±11.6384

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 16.8190 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 475.2263) against the same month in 2019 (average: 387.7647), the exchange rate shifted by +87.4616 (+22.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 475.2263
2019 Avg (March) 387.7647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 451.6944 422.9857 439.2260
February 459.7295 437.7475 445.2494
March 489.9431 459.7298 475.2263
April 484.3224 462.8268 473.8201
May 468.5849 448.6213 457.0011
June 473.7121 439.1251 458.7816
July 462.9389 451.3005 458.4275
August 489.3902 454.5487 474.8458
September 472.9290 458.9031 466.5058
October 481.6602 460.6271 473.7598
November 470.8578 451.6932 461.4898
December 465.6649 443.9283 454.5141