YEARLY HIGH
199.2976 CLP
YEARLY LOW
175.4108 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.5043 CLP

2020 MYR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 199.2976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 175.4108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8868 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.7293 to the December average rate of 180.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 199.2976 was down 2.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 205.4114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,985,952 CLP
2019 Average 3,397,434 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,508,215 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477,736.27 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

197.7410
178.4604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 191.4992, compared to 185.5094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.4992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.5094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 14.3268 CLP (High: 195.3806 / Low: 181.0538). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1819 CLP (High: 188.9529 / Low: 183.7710).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.3268
September Spread (Stable) ±5.1819

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 7.1406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 195.6471) against the same month in 2019 (average: 164.4152), the exchange rate shifted by +31.2320 (+19.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 195.6471
2019 Avg (March) 164.4152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 195.3806 181.0538 189.7293
February 195.3806 188.5147 191.9222
March 199.2976 190.1749 195.6471
April 198.7332 192.4104 196.1343
May 194.9588 183.7837 188.9937
June 192.2762 179.4114 186.5688
July 188.6388 178.4672 183.7703
August 192.6764 178.4672 187.5431
September 188.9529 183.7710 186.4291
October 193.5022 185.7057 189.6840
November 189.3092 180.9499 185.5625
December 186.5030 175.4108 180.0671