YEARLY HIGH
4.6751 CLP
YEARLY LOW
3.7534 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2722 CLP

2020 LKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 4.6751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 3.7534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9217 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2645 to the December average rate of 3.9032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6751 was down 1.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,375 CLP
2019 Average 19,692 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 18,767 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,608.67 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.6122
3.8387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 4.3869, compared to 4.1575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.3487 CLP (High: 4.4111 / Low: 4.0624). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1206 CLP (High: 4.1960 / Low: 4.0754).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3487
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1206

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.5478) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7832 (+20.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.5478
2019 Avg (March) 3.7645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4111 4.0624 4.2645
February 4.4973 4.2822 4.3956
March 4.6751 4.4116 4.5478
April 4.5683 4.3450 4.4514
May 4.4954 4.2918 4.3736
June 4.4181 4.1341 4.2883
July 4.3404 4.0728 4.2183
August 4.3944 4.0752 4.2466
September 4.2529 4.1100 4.1808
October 4.3548 4.1886 4.2708
November 4.1960 4.0754 4.1253
December 4.0839 3.7534 3.9032