YEARLY HIGH
220.9651 CLP
YEARLY LOW
190.9689 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.2894 CLP

2020 PLN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 220.9651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 190.9689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9962 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.2222 to the December average rate of 198.6153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 220.9651 was up 0.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 219.2475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,419,302 CLP
2019 Average 3,665,832 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,819,379 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599,923.53 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

212.3861
196.2762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 203.1591, compared to 203.4196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.1591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 203.4196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 22.7222 CLP (High: 220.9651 / Low: 198.2429). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9188 CLP (High: 208.1369 / Low: 201.2180).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.7222
February Spread (Stable) ±6.9188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.3172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 209.7246) against the same month in 2019 (average: 176.2603), the exchange rate shifted by +33.4643 (+18.99%).

2020 Avg (March) 209.7246
2019 Avg (March) 176.2603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.6406 195.2469 202.2222
February 208.1369 201.2180 203.5838
March 220.9651 198.2429 209.7246
April 206.8127 199.6538 203.9469
May 203.9728 193.6915 197.6187
June 208.4018 195.1271 201.8586
July 205.9171 198.8914 201.8214
August 218.1213 201.5361 211.0436
September 209.5426 199.6867 203.7264
October 211.2233 194.9109 204.2926
November 206.2058 194.1378 201.0185
December 206.2145 190.9689 198.6153