YEARLY HIGH
1.4622 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.2667 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3771 CLP

2020 XAF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 1.4622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1955 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3096 to the December average rate of 1.3554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4622 was up 1.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,311 CLP
2019 Average 6,004 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 6,333 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 977.53 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4294
1.2988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.3674, compared to 1.3869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.1037 CLP (High: 1.4622 / Low: 1.3584). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 CLP (High: 1.3870 / Low: 1.3538).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1037
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.4166) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2047 (+16.90%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.4166
2019 Avg (August) 1.2118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3537 1.2667 1.3096
February 1.3750 1.3027 1.3284
March 1.4586 1.3779 1.4186
April 1.4458 1.3840 1.4134
May 1.4118 1.3380 1.3662
June 1.4128 1.3196 1.3680
July 1.3870 1.3538 1.3690
August 1.4622 1.3584 1.4166
September 1.4047 1.3682 1.3899
October 1.4355 1.3745 1.4128
November 1.4035 1.3491 1.3775
December 1.3985 1.3231 1.3554