YEARLY HIGH
104.9834 CLP
YEARLY LOW
88.7899 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.2143 CLP

2020 SBD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 104.9834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 88.7899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1935 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.4213 to the December average rate of 90.8275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 104.9834 was up 1.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 103.9333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 524,917 CLP
2019 Average 428,989 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 443,950 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,967.37 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

103.8112
89.6471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 98.0641, compared to 94.3646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.0641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.3646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.6341 CLP (High: 104.9834 / Low: 95.3493). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6861 CLP (High: 98.8633 / Low: 95.1771).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.6341
October Spread (Stable) ±3.6861

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 4.1343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 101.5080) against the same month in 2019 (average: 82.5148), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9933 (+23.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 101.5080
2019 Avg (March) 82.5148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.7948 89.1871 93.4213
February 99.0872 94.0182 96.7078
March 104.9834 95.3493 101.5080
April 104.3388 100.2076 102.6308
May 101.9715 95.8384 98.4966
June 98.5526 91.6712 95.6198
July 96.6007 91.6872 94.1965
August 97.7974 91.6872 95.1387
September 96.8205 93.0980 94.5668
October 98.8633 95.1771 96.9548
November 96.7127 92.7553 94.5034
December 94.5956 88.7899 90.8275