YEARLY HIGH
10.6721 CLP
YEARLY LOW
9.4409 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9825 CLP

2016 AFN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 10.6721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 9.4409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2313 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5131 to the December average rate of 10.0408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.6721 was down 3.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.1066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,361 CLP
2015 Average 53,424 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 47,204 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,156.29 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.6075
9.4758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 10.0352, compared to 9.9298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.6262 CLP (High: 10.1384 / Low: 9.5122). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2430 CLP (High: 9.6838 / Low: 9.4409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6262
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.5131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.7686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2555 (-2.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.5131
2015 Avg (January) 10.7686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6721 10.3570 10.5131
February 10.3901 10.0126 10.2056
March 10.1068 9.7674 9.9250
April 9.9912 9.6517 9.7854
May 10.1003 9.6481 9.9354
June 10.0195 9.7334 9.8466
July 9.6838 9.4409 9.5701
August 10.1384 9.5122 9.8060
September 10.1894 9.9140 10.0319
October 10.2075 9.8652 10.0699
November 10.1931 9.8571 10.0601
December 10.2041 9.7703 10.0408