2020 PEN to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 255.1056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 196.2964.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.8092 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.6531 to the December average rate of 202.8678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 255.1056 was up 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 253.1937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PEN to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 238.2217, compared to 215.7332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.4885 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 15.9541 CLP (High: 248.6319 / Low: 232.6778). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7448 CLP (High: 220.1276 / Low: 214.3828).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 10.8318 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 250.8640) against the same month in 2019 (average: 201.8395), the exchange rate shifted by +49.0245 (+24.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 237.2733 | 222.1683 | 232.6531 |
| February | 238.5251 | 230.9849 | 235.3882 |
| March | 250.2032 | 235.8514 | 240.9525 |
| April | 255.1056 | 245.8738 | 250.8640 |
| May | 248.6319 | 232.6778 | 240.0322 |
| June | 233.9851 | 223.3593 | 229.4403 |
| July | 229.1301 | 214.2415 | 222.8973 |
| August | 226.6111 | 214.2415 | 220.6147 |
| September | 220.1276 | 214.3828 | 217.5781 |
| October | 224.2690 | 213.2378 | 219.0337 |
| November | 214.9670 | 208.0747 | 211.4077 |
| December | 210.6215 | 196.2964 | 202.8678 |