YEARLY HIGH
0.9517 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.8131 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8780 XAF

2016 CLP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CLP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.9517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.8131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1386 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8382 to the December average rate of 0.9338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9517 was down 5.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0062, 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 951,697 XAF
2015 Average 906,968 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 813,143 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,553.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9434
0.8286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to XAF 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 0.8539, compared to 0.9021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0528 XAF (High: 0.8659 / Low: 0.8131). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 XAF (High: 0.9193 / Low: 0.8999).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0528
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.9338) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0775 (+9.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.9338
2015 Avg (December) 0.8563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8541 0.8206 0.8382
February 0.8659 0.8131 0.8415
March 0.8792 0.8569 0.8675
April 0.8788 0.8435 0.8646
May 0.8682 0.8417 0.8522
June 0.8911 0.8487 0.8597
July 0.9185 0.8928 0.9034
August 0.9130 0.8677 0.8895
September 0.8904 0.8648 0.8766
October 0.9255 0.8776 0.8979
November 0.9193 0.8999 0.9115
December 0.9517 0.9131 0.9338