YEARLY HIGH
190.6250 CLP
YEARLY LOW
131.9401 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.0960 CLP

2020 BRL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 190.6250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 131.9401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.6849 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.8129 to the December average rate of 141.9744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 190.6250 was down 5.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 202.4591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,765,625 CLP
2019 Average 4,458,084 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,298,503 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,467,122.29 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

191.5033
135.2192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 167.1796, compared to 143.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.1671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.1796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 19.8578 CLP (High: 182.6157 / Low: 162.7579). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3400 CLP (High: 186.8930 / Low: 181.5529).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.8578
February Spread (Stable) ±5.3400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 14.3130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 186.8129) against the same month in 2019 (average: 180.5579), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2550 (+3.46%).

2020 Avg (January) 186.8129
2019 Avg (January) 180.5579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.6250 183.9568 186.8129
February 186.8930 181.5529 183.6257
March 182.6157 162.7579 172.2246
April 164.9618 151.6963 160.5677
May 155.5465 138.8102 146.2546
June 159.3117 147.6902 153.5920
July 152.0583 144.8883 148.1482
August 147.8066 139.8898 144.2323
September 146.6140 138.5827 143.3240
October 144.0839 133.5825 139.9096
November 143.9899 131.9401 140.4863
December 146.2085 135.7043 141.9744