YEARLY HIGH
2800.1144 CLP
YEARLY LOW
2331.3142 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2581.9076 CLP

2020 KWD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 2800.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2331.3142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 468.8002 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2549.3617 to the December average rate of 2395.8968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2800.1144 was down 0.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 2821.0894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,000,572 CLP
2019 Average 11,579,875 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 11,656,571 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,344,001.03 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2775.7934
2361.3607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 2644.7342, compared to 2519.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 125.6533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2644.7342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2519.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 195.8047 CLP (High: 2633.7392 / Low: 2437.9345). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 73.7980 CLP (High: 2534.0703 / Low: 2460.2723).

January Spread (Volatile) ±195.8047
November Spread (Stable) ±73.7980

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 99.5689 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -99.5689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2717.7970) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2207.6097), the exchange rate shifted by +510.1873 (+23.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 2717.7970
2019 Avg (March) 2207.6097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2633.7392 2437.9345 2549.3617
February 2673.0290 2554.8985 2616.1547
March 2800.1144 2651.5563 2717.7970
April 2783.1890 2696.6056 2741.2573
May 2726.8447 2591.2679 2653.8128
June 2672.2834 2487.1203 2590.0218
July 2627.2445 2475.9863 2551.2236
August 2641.3963 2475.1147 2569.1551
September 2571.7244 2487.8116 2528.5148
October 2627.9874 2524.1131 2574.2296
November 2534.0703 2460.2723 2495.4657
December 2488.6286 2331.3142 2395.8968