YEARLY HIGH
305.8424 CLP
YEARLY LOW
216.2865 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.2982 CLP

2020 GEL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 305.8424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 216.2865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.5559 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.8539 to the December average rate of 221.7254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 305.8424 was up 5.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 289.3420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,529,212 CLP
2019 Average 1,249,196 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,081,433 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447,779.42 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

286.7199
215.8168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 269.1675, compared to 241.4288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.7387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.1675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.4288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 64.0347 CLP (High: 305.8424 / Low: 241.8077). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0612 CLP (High: 249.3329 / Low: 238.2716).

March Spread (Volatile) ±64.0347
October Spread (Stable) ±11.0612

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.2958 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 280.2354) against the same month in 2019 (average: 250.0734), the exchange rate shifted by +30.1620 (+12.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 280.2354
2019 Avg (March) 250.0734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.9199 258.9513 268.8539
February 293.1537 272.4915 280.8113
March 305.8424 241.8077 280.2354
April 273.9556 259.7512 268.0714
May 262.6478 250.4356 255.9956
June 268.9035 246.3010 261.0375
July 262.9594 244.8871 255.1089
August 261.8150 244.8871 254.1008
September 252.0975 234.2089 243.5284
October 249.3329 238.2716 244.2025
November 238.6727 221.0820 229.9067
December 228.9156 216.2865 221.7254