YEARLY HIGH
256.2701 CLP
YEARLY LOW
221.1081 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.1442 CLP

2023 PGK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PGK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 256.2701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 221.1081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.1620 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 233.6740 to the December average rate of 234.1759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 256.2701 was down 13.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 294.8941, 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 1,281,350 CLP
2022 Average 1,239,695 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,105,541 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,809.76 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

252.8236
222.0713
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 228.1290, compared to 238.1595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.1290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 238.1595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 19.4095 CLP (High: 244.6094 / Low: 225.1999). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0536 CLP (High: 229.9572 / Low: 222.9036).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.4095
May Spread (Stable) ±7.0536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.0699 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 250.2609) against the same month in 2022 (average: 270.7798), the exchange rate shifted by -20.5189 (-7.58%).

2023 Avg (October) 250.2609
2022 Avg (October) 270.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.6094 225.1999 233.6740
February 236.4389 221.6312 226.9749
March 236.5453 223.6946 229.2946
April 233.6351 223.4921 228.3161
May 229.9572 222.9036 225.8801
June 229.1056 221.1081 224.6340
July 235.8129 222.0557 228.3374
August 247.4744 230.8114 236.8542
September 250.9121 233.1231 243.1378
October 256.2701 238.5246 250.2609
November 247.1382 229.9254 236.1910
December 239.5281 230.8763 234.1759