YEARLY HIGH
502.7973 CLP
YEARLY LOW
425.9153 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
459.2311 CLP

2021 BAM to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 502.7973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 425.9153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.8820 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 450.3372 to the December average rate of 491.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 502.7973 was up 2.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 489.9431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,513,986 CLP
2020 Average 2,308,103 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,129,576 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384,409.92 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

496.8713
426.9611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 443.7778, compared to 474.6843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.9065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 443.7778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 474.6843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 31.7594 CLP (High: 459.8739 / Low: 428.1145). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5087 CLP (High: 456.4811 / Low: 443.9724).

May Spread (Volatile) ±31.7594
June Spread (Stable) ±12.5087

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.8419 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 491.0454) against the same month in 2020 (average: 454.5141), the exchange rate shifted by +36.5313 (+8.04%).

2021 Avg (December) 491.0454
2020 Avg (December) 454.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 458.9359 436.5277 450.3372
February 454.6143 435.9785 446.5007
March 450.6176 432.3524 441.6288
April 441.2500 425.9153 432.7869
May 459.8739 428.1145 442.1956
June 456.4811 443.9724 449.2178
July 462.9327 446.2798 455.1707
August 476.6241 460.4553 470.0603
September 482.6385 465.2636 473.0357
October 490.4030 475.7984 483.4668
November 487.1813 464.8932 475.3269
December 502.7973 483.4083 491.0454