2020 WST to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 317.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 278.8293.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.9747 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 294.0244 to the December average rate of 286.3705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 317.8040 was down 2.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 324.5560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
WST to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 300.0733, compared to 294.9788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0945 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 27.7572 CLP (High: 306.5865 / Low: 278.8293). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4836 CLP (High: 301.0091 / Low: 291.5255).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.6021 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 309.2112) against the same month in 2019 (average: 257.0805), the exchange rate shifted by +52.1307 (+20.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 303.0734 | 282.1015 | 294.0244 |
| February | 305.3821 | 291.8355 | 298.1781 |
| March | 317.8040 | 302.1921 | 309.2112 |
| April | 317.6507 | 300.0342 | 307.2001 |
| May | 305.2819 | 288.9218 | 296.5980 |
| June | 306.5865 | 278.8293 | 295.2279 |
| July | 301.0798 | 287.5883 | 295.4350 |
| August | 308.4822 | 290.1416 | 299.7261 |
| September | 301.0091 | 291.5255 | 295.5023 |
| October | 305.2026 | 294.6723 | 299.1348 |
| November | 300.0040 | 287.0433 | 293.7039 |
| December | 295.4694 | 280.5243 | 286.3705 |