YEARLY HIGH
42.9410 CLP
YEARLY LOW
33.4631 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0475 CLP

2020 MXN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 42.9410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 33.4631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4780 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1494 to the December average rate of 36.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.9410 was down 2.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.9095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,147,051 CLP
2019 Average 1,828,049 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,673,153 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 473,898.18 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

43.0913
34.2461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 37.8754, compared to 36.2196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.9941 CLP (High: 41.9764 / Low: 33.9823). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2392 CLP (High: 42.9410 / Low: 41.7019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.9941
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2392

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.5199 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 42.3542) against the same month in 2019 (average: 34.2101), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1442 (+23.81%).

2020 Avg (February) 42.3542
2019 Avg (February) 34.2101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.4706 39.1562 41.1494
February 42.9410 41.7019 42.3542
March 41.9764 33.9823 37.8343
April 36.3456 34.2498 35.2409
May 36.7646 33.6041 34.9832
June 36.5767 34.6787 35.6902
July 35.8481 33.9586 34.9925
August 36.4519 33.4631 35.4590
September 36.4281 34.9551 35.7719
October 37.7671 36.0297 37.0710
November 38.6350 35.9160 37.4083
December 37.9395 35.5848 36.6151