YEARLY HIGH
212.5285 CLP
YEARLY LOW
182.4295 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.7250 CLP

2021 PLN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 212.5285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 182.4295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.0990 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.1148 to the December average rate of 208.1596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 212.5285 was down 3.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 220.9651, 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 4,250,570 CLP
2020 Average 4,065,897 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,648,590 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601,979.44 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

210.3882
183.6457
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 191.3567, compared to 202.0933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.3567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.0933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 15.7362 CLP (High: 200.5436 / Low: 184.8074). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0461 CLP (High: 197.8085 / Low: 192.7624).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.7362
July Spread (Stable) ±5.0461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.6066 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 208.1596) against the same month in 2020 (average: 198.6153), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5444 (+4.81%).

2021 Avg (December) 208.1596
2020 Avg (December) 198.6153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.6216 188.7051 194.1148
February 198.9450 189.1991 194.3162
March 194.1543 182.4295 187.7096
April 189.4495 183.2966 185.8743
May 200.5436 184.8074 191.2653
June 199.5215 191.6237 194.8601
July 197.8085 192.7624 195.1370
August 203.2251 196.5911 201.2306
September 206.4254 199.2236 202.3865
October 209.3441 202.1189 205.7630
November 206.4132 193.7311 199.8833
December 212.5285 204.6171 208.1596