2021 ZAR to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ZAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ZAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 56.4819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 46.1789.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3030 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8693 to the December average rate of 53.5192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 56.4819 was up 3.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 54.4622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
ZAR 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 49.5711, compared to 53.2115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6404 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 4.3910 CLP (High: 53.0321 / Low: 48.6411). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3518 CLP (High: 49.9562 / Low: 48.6044).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.3723 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 54.7763) against the same month in 2020 (average: 47.9123), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8640 (+14.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.1861 | 46.1789 | 47.8693 |
| February | 49.8944 | 47.6355 | 48.9143 |
| March | 49.3408 | 47.4112 | 48.4418 |
| April | 49.9562 | 48.6044 | 49.1404 |
| May | 53.0321 | 48.6411 | 50.6843 |
| June | 53.5095 | 50.7025 | 52.3765 |
| July | 52.8047 | 50.8623 | 51.8701 |
| August | 54.1892 | 51.3384 | 52.8085 |
| September | 55.7520 | 52.9049 | 53.8909 |
| October | 56.4819 | 53.2810 | 54.7763 |
| November | 53.9369 | 50.7595 | 52.4040 |
| December | 55.6371 | 52.1029 | 53.5192 |