YEARLY HIGH
0.7072 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.6335 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6717 CLP

2020 KRW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.7072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.6335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0736 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6635 to the December average rate of 0.6676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7072 was down 2.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7260, 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 3,535,816 CLP
2019 Average 3,019,305 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,167,730 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368,085.71 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7021
0.6492
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 0.6747, compared to 0.6687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0523 CLP (High: 0.6860 / Low: 0.6338). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 CLP (High: 0.7072 / Low: 0.6879).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.6977) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1141 (+19.55%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.6977
2019 Avg (April) 0.5837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6720 0.6412 0.6635
February 0.6814 0.6557 0.6680
March 0.7066 0.6812 0.6911
April 0.7072 0.6879 0.6977
May 0.6875 0.6487 0.6671
June 0.6860 0.6338 0.6607
July 0.6729 0.6335 0.6537
August 0.6821 0.6335 0.6616
September 0.6740 0.6467 0.6568
October 0.7022 0.6768 0.6882
November 0.6967 0.6670 0.6840
December 0.6872 0.6460 0.6676