YEARLY HIGH
1.5331 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.1642 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3576 CLP

2020 CRC to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.5331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3689 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3615 to the December average rate of 1.2068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5331 was up 0.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,666 CLP
2019 Average 6,004 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,821 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,844.60 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5253
1.1778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.4265, compared to 1.2886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.1256 CLP (High: 1.4160 / Low: 1.2904). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 CLP (High: 1.3183 / Low: 1.2736).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1256
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0584 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.4738) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3621 (+32.57%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.4738
2019 Avg (March) 1.1117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4160 1.2904 1.3615
February 1.4359 1.3712 1.4023
March 1.5331 1.4239 1.4738
April 1.5257 1.4703 1.4963
May 1.4815 1.4036 1.4418
June 1.4256 1.3269 1.3834
July 1.3937 1.2959 1.3466
August 1.3671 1.2959 1.3255
September 1.3183 1.2736 1.2947
October 1.3325 1.2725 1.3050
November 1.2897 1.2287 1.2530
December 1.2583 1.1642 1.2068