YEARLY HIGH
12.1633 CLP
YEARLY LOW
8.5679 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3332 CLP

2020 KGS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 12.1633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 8.5679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5953 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1165 to the December average rate of 8.7470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.1633 was down 1.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.3138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,816 CLP
2019 Average 50,855 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 42,840 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,976.72 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.8127
8.4683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 11.0439, compared to 9.6224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8218 CLP (High: 12.1633 / Low: 10.3415). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3172 CLP (High: 9.9351 / Low: 9.6179).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8218
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3172

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 0.7738 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 11.5340) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.7640), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7700 (+18.13%).

2020 Avg (March) 11.5340
2019 Avg (March) 9.7640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4870 10.6560 11.1165
February 11.7093 11.1195 11.4311
March 12.1633 10.3415 11.5340
April 11.5427 9.9021 10.7602
May 11.1513 10.4668 10.7236
June 10.9394 10.3805 10.6981
July 10.5315 9.8160 10.1296
August 10.4451 9.8716 10.1436
September 9.9351 9.6179 9.8122
October 10.0613 9.5007 9.8180
November 9.4533 8.9436 9.0841
December 8.9972 8.5679 8.7470