YEARLY HIGH
216.1659 CLP
YEARLY LOW
182.3136 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.8744 CLP

2021 PEN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 216.1659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 182.3136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8523 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.4854 to the December average rate of 210.1452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 216.1659 was down 15.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 255.1056, 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 1,080,829 CLP
2020 Average 1,134,639 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 911,568 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,261.48 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

212.5257
183.9602
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 193.4807, compared to 198.2680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.4807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.2680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 16.5994 CLP (High: 210.6939 / Low: 194.0945). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4551 CLP (High: 193.4708 / Low: 189.0157).

October Spread (Volatile) ±16.5994
August Spread (Stable) ±4.4551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.6787 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 210.1452) against the same month in 2020 (average: 202.8678), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2774 (+3.59%).

2021 Avg (December) 210.1452
2020 Avg (December) 202.8678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 204.2746 191.7479 199.4854
February 203.0778 192.1731 198.1575
March 199.3156 191.5973 195.8172
April 197.8041 182.3136 192.1385
May 193.8466 182.8462 188.9453
June 191.0461 182.7980 186.3406
July 196.1355 186.0135 191.1144
August 193.4708 189.0157 191.5324
September 196.2479 186.9612 191.1913
October 210.6939 194.0945 202.8339
November 208.3078 196.7243 202.7907
December 216.1659 205.3651 210.1452