YEARLY HIGH
253.2546 CLP
YEARLY LOW
200.7481 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.5172 CLP

2020 PGK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 253.2546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 200.7481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.5065 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.3827 to the December average rate of 207.7275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 253.2546 was down 8.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 275.7575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,266,273 CLP
2019 Average 1,039,933 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,003,740 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262,532.36 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

251.5654
203.7423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 236.9959, compared to 220.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.9573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.9959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 20.6993 CLP (High: 236.7747 / Low: 216.0754). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3316 CLP (High: 220.3832 / Low: 213.0516).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.6993
November Spread (Stable) ±7.3316

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 10.8958 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 247.5801) against the same month in 2019 (average: 197.6419), the exchange rate shifted by +49.9382 (+25.27%).

2020 Avg (April) 247.5801
2019 Avg (April) 197.6419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 236.7747 216.0754 227.3827
February 240.2052 228.1691 234.5923
March 253.2452 236.9316 245.1864
April 253.2546 240.8538 247.5801
May 243.8123 229.2592 236.6844
June 238.4616 220.8141 230.5494
July 234.5468 217.0466 225.8671
August 233.2707 216.2599 223.7867
September 225.9448 216.6050 221.4623
October 229.7561 217.2262 224.5776
November 220.3832 213.0516 216.8101
December 215.9272 200.7481 207.7275