2020 PGK to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 10.8958 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |