YEARLY HIGH
0.4720 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.3866 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4193 CLP

2016 BIF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.4720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.3866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4618 to the December average rate of 0.3982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4720 was up 1.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,360 CLP
2015 Average 2,089 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,933 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.73 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4683
0.3900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.4401, compared to 0.3984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0457 CLP (High: 0.4453 / Low: 0.3996). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 CLP (High: 0.4006 / Low: 0.3926).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4618) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0652 (+16.44%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4618
2015 Avg (January) 0.3966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4720 0.4529 0.4618
February 0.4605 0.4414 0.4505
March 0.4418 0.4288 0.4354
April 0.4403 0.4240 0.4311
May 0.4464 0.4244 0.4373
June 0.4453 0.3996 0.4244
July 0.4006 0.3926 0.3966
August 0.4060 0.3898 0.3969
September 0.4081 0.3955 0.4019
October 0.4032 0.3901 0.3979
November 0.4060 0.3885 0.3991
December 0.4052 0.3866 0.3982