YEARLY HIGH
255.1056 CLP
YEARLY LOW
196.2964 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.9775 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,275,528 CLP
2019 Average 1,054,402 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 981,482 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,046.06 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

255.6636
198.0682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.2217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.7332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.9541
September Spread (Stable) ±5.7448

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 10.8318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (April) 250.8640
2019 Avg (April) 201.8395

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