2016 BWP to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BWP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BWP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 64.4622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 60.1660.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2962 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6042 to the December average rate of 62.1180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 64.4622 was down 6.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.2091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BWP 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 61.9765, compared to 62.2590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2825 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.5339 CLP (High: 64.4622 / Low: 61.9283). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5088 CLP (High: 61.9540 / Low: 60.4452).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3385 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 62.8756) against the same month in 2015 (average: 67.5179), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6423 (-6.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.0405 | 61.7406 | 62.6042 |
| February | 63.1932 | 60.8816 | 62.3181 |
| March | 61.7505 | 60.1660 | 60.9797 |
| April | 62.8160 | 61.1755 | 62.0121 |
| May | 62.8026 | 61.2490 | 61.9963 |
| June | 62.9030 | 60.7868 | 61.9484 |
| July | 61.9540 | 60.4452 | 60.9698 |
| August | 64.4622 | 61.9283 | 62.8756 |
| September | 63.6845 | 61.8464 | 62.9099 |
| October | 63.3440 | 61.0913 | 62.3712 |
| November | 63.0583 | 61.4666 | 62.3095 |
| December | 62.7430 | 61.1356 | 62.1180 |