YEARLY HIGH
245.3160 CLP
YEARLY LOW
203.4103 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.6213 CLP

2023 PEN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 245.3160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 203.4103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.9057 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.3608 to the December average rate of 234.4889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 245.3160 was down 8.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 269.4839, 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 1,226,580 CLP
2022 Average 1,140,075 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,017,052 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,528.34 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

244.9164
205.4463
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 214.6192, compared to 234.6234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.6192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.6234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 21.2444 CLP (High: 226.2793 / Low: 205.0348). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8926 CLP (High: 234.6215 / Low: 228.7289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.2444
August Spread (Stable) ±5.8926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.6356 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 241.6273) against the same month in 2022 (average: 239.9842), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6431 (+0.68%).

2023 Avg (October) 241.6273
2022 Avg (October) 239.9842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.2793 205.0348 215.3608
February 218.4927 203.4103 208.7354
March 219.7622 209.9043 213.7985
April 219.2338 210.0135 214.2950
May 220.6383 213.0313 216.5964
June 223.2344 214.9540 218.9288
July 233.2264 220.3740 226.6159
August 234.6215 228.7289 232.0765
September 242.0176 231.0396 237.9399
October 245.3160 233.5301 241.6273
November 244.2323 230.4667 234.9917
December 241.9720 228.8979 234.4889