YEARLY HIGH
252.7758 CLP
YEARLY LOW
239.4445 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.0010 CLP

2026 PLN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 252.7758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 239.4445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3313 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.2977 to the December average rate of 249.0619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 252.7758 was down 5.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 268.8512, 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 5,055,516 CLP
2025 Average 5,068,122 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 4,788,889 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,626.29 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

249.7678
241.2973
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 245.4566, compared to 247.6339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.4566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.6339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 10.0482 CLP (High: 250.8390 / Low: 240.7908). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0960 CLP (High: 249.1217 / Low: 249.0256).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.0482
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.2945 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 246.2977) against the same month in 2025 (average: 243.7422), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5555 (+1.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 246.2977
2025 Avg (January) 243.7422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 252.7758 243.0755 246.2977
February 244.4482 239.4445 242.0032
March 250.8428 241.9769 246.8240
April 251.5100 243.9078 246.6158
May 248.2625 245.2616 245.8823
June 250.8390 240.7908 245.1169
July 249.6579 243.8958 246.2059
August 249.1217 249.0256 249.0619