YEARLY HIGH
1.8063 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.6400 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7160 KRW

2016 CLP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CLP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.8063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.6400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1663 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6656 to the December average rate of 1.7753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8063 was down 1.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,806,331 KRW
2015 Average 1,732,432 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,640,003 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,327.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7869
1.6478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to KRW 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 1.7158, compared to 1.7163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1124 KRW (High: 1.7916 / Low: 1.6792). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 KRW (High: 1.7605 / Low: 1.7323).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0509 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7753) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+6.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7753
2015 Avg (December) 1.6668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6938 1.6456 1.6656
February 1.7916 1.6792 1.7336
March 1.7859 1.7040 1.7419
April 1.7276 1.6849 1.7131
May 1.7570 1.7033 1.7229
June 1.7485 1.7018 1.7176
July 1.7542 1.6952 1.7356
August 1.7092 1.6522 1.6847
September 1.6760 1.6400 1.6594
October 1.7611 1.6592 1.6984
November 1.7605 1.7323 1.7443
December 1.8063 1.7359 1.7753