YEARLY HIGH
0.7895 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.6839 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7267 XAF

2020 CLP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CLP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.6839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1056 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7637 to the December average rate of 0.7380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7895 was down 11.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8889, 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 789,475 XAF
2019 Average 834,592 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 683,915 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,560.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7695
0.6993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to XAF 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 0.7321, compared to 0.7213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.0522 XAF (High: 0.7361 / Low: 0.6839). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 XAF (High: 0.7386 / Low: 0.7210).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0522
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7637) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0873 (-10.26%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7637
2019 Avg (January) 0.8510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7895 0.7387 0.7637
February 0.7677 0.7273 0.7530
March 0.7257 0.6856 0.7051
April 0.7226 0.6916 0.7076
May 0.7474 0.7083 0.7321
June 0.7578 0.7078 0.7314
July 0.7386 0.7210 0.7305
August 0.7361 0.6839 0.7061
September 0.7309 0.7119 0.7195
October 0.7276 0.6966 0.7079
November 0.7412 0.7125 0.7261
December 0.7558 0.7150 0.7380