YEARLY HIGH
238.3966 CLP
YEARLY LOW
195.1257 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.5658 CLP

2020 QAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 238.3966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 195.1257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.2709 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.5072 to the December average rate of 200.5771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 238.3966 was up 1.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 235.7148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,191,983 CLP
2019 Average 966,422 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 975,628 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,354.52 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

237.6810
197.2040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 223.5033, compared to 211.6283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.8750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.5033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.6283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 16.3960 CLP (High: 219.8018 / Low: 203.4058). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1525 CLP (High: 212.5515 / Low: 206.3990).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.3960
November Spread (Stable) ±6.1525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 9.1531 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 230.8290) against the same month in 2019 (average: 184.1915), the exchange rate shifted by +46.6375 (+25.32%).

2020 Avg (March) 230.8290
2019 Avg (March) 184.1915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 219.8018 203.4058 212.5072
February 224.6203 213.3256 219.2206
March 238.3966 223.2900 230.8290
April 237.8467 229.2226 234.3079
May 231.5571 219.1887 225.1548
June 225.9815 210.5534 219.0004
July 222.0387 207.8278 215.2821
August 221.8345 207.6146 215.6700
September 216.4515 208.8163 212.4711
October 220.8455 212.0297 216.2932
November 212.5515 206.3990 209.4766
December 208.7338 195.1257 200.5771