YEARLY HIGH
0.7260 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.5760 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6038 CLP

2019 KRW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.7260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.5760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1500 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6024 to the December average rate of 0.6549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7260 was up 16.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,629,943 CLP
2018 Average 2,915,835 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,879,851 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 750,092.32 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6780
0.5750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.5895, compared to 0.6181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0929 CLP (High: 0.7260 / Low: 0.6331). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 CLP (High: 0.5900 / Low: 0.5794).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0929
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.6694) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+11.33%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.6694
2018 Avg (November) 0.6013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6225 0.5931 0.6024
February 0.5900 0.5794 0.5843
March 0.6012 0.5836 0.5921
April 0.5921 0.5814 0.5837
May 0.5971 0.5804 0.5851
June 0.5974 0.5859 0.5895
July 0.5926 0.5760 0.5836
August 0.5969 0.5793 0.5897
September 0.6081 0.5964 0.6009
October 0.6369 0.5966 0.6098
November 0.7260 0.6374 0.6694
December 0.7260 0.6331 0.6549