YEARLY HIGH
1.5784 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.4141 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4899 KRW

2020 CLP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CLP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 1.5784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 1.4141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1643 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5073 to the December average rate of 1.4986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5784 was down 9.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,578,417 KRW
2019 Average 1,659,567 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,414,101 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,316.49 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5400
1.4236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to KRW 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 1.4832, compared to 1.4965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.1203 KRW (High: 1.5779 / Low: 1.4576). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 KRW (High: 1.4536 / Low: 1.4141).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1203
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1.5303) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1833 (-10.70%).

2020 Avg (July) 1.5303
2019 Avg (July) 1.7136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5595 1.4882 1.5073
February 1.5250 1.4676 1.4971
March 1.4680 1.4152 1.4472
April 1.4536 1.4141 1.4333
May 1.5414 1.4545 1.4997
June 1.5779 1.4576 1.5146
July 1.5784 1.4861 1.5303
August 1.5784 1.4661 1.5120
September 1.5462 1.4836 1.5229
October 1.4775 1.4242 1.4532
November 1.4993 1.4353 1.4622
December 1.5481 1.4553 1.4986