YEARLY HIGH
76.3775 CLP
YEARLY LOW
65.0192 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.2428 CLP

2020 BWP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 76.3775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 65.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3583 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.1426 to the December average rate of 67.0465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 76.3775 was down 3.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 79.1690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381,888 CLP
2019 Average 327,041 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 325,096 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,791.68 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

74.0195
66.4126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 70.7278, compared to 67.7577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.7278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.7577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.5026 CLP (High: 76.3775 / Low: 69.8749). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2536 CLP (High: 67.6536 / Low: 66.3999).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.5026
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2536

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.2615 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 73.3855) against the same month in 2019 (average: 62.6654), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7202 (+17.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 73.3855
2019 Avg (March) 62.6654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.3446 69.6282 72.1426
February 73.8561 71.4246 72.5968
March 76.3775 69.8749 73.3855
April 72.3193 68.5731 70.1240
May 69.9015 66.3884 68.0012
June 69.9404 66.0561 68.1168
July 68.6149 65.5769 67.6638
August 69.0166 65.0192 67.4889
September 67.6536 66.3999 67.2294
October 70.1248 67.1224 68.7451
November 70.0127 66.4535 68.3726
December 68.6871 65.7698 67.0465