YEARLY HIGH
10.2340 CLP
YEARLY LOW
8.3905 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3368 CLP

2020 BDT to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 10.2340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 8.3905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8435 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1196 to the December average rate of 8.6143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.2340 was up 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.1255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,170 CLP
2019 Average 41,685 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 41,953 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,217.49 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.1932
8.4708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 9.5866, compared to 9.0870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.7571 CLP (High: 9.4363 / Low: 8.6792). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2534 CLP (High: 9.1254 / Low: 8.8721).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7571
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2534

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 0.3975 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 9.9085) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.9812), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9272 (+24.15%).

2020 Avg (March) 9.9085
2019 Avg (March) 7.9812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4363 8.6792 9.1196
February 9.6449 9.1446 9.3995
March 10.2340 9.5769 9.9085
April 10.1980 9.8297 10.0496
May 9.9259 9.4199 9.6521
June 9.6910 9.0250 9.3903
July 9.5237 8.9205 9.2422
August 9.5303 8.9205 9.2603
September 9.2963 8.9702 9.1219
October 9.4806 9.0943 9.2880
November 9.1254 8.8721 8.9952
December 8.9606 8.3905 8.6143