YEARLY HIGH
317.8040 CLP
YEARLY LOW
278.8293 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
297.5260 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,589,020 CLP
2019 Average 1,338,011 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,394,147 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,873.51 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

311.4953
284.0864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.0733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 294.9788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±27.7572
September Spread (Stable) ±9.4836

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (March) 309.2112
2019 Avg (March) 257.0805

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