YEARLY HIGH
323.8597 CLP
YEARLY LOW
240.3100 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
287.0328 CLP

2016 GEL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 323.8597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 240.3100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.5497 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.0251 to the December average rate of 251.5876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 323.8597 was down 10.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 363.1798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,619,299 CLP
2015 Average 1,496,752 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,201,550 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417,748.70 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

318.8844
245.4697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 297.6398, compared to 276.4259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.2139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.6398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.4259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 38.1481 CLP (High: 323.2636 / Low: 285.1155). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3240 CLP (High: 273.2309 / Low: 264.9069).

June Spread (Volatile) ±38.1481
November Spread (Stable) ±8.3240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 29.8486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.8486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 312.7665) against the same month in 2015 (average: 262.1160), the exchange rate shifted by +50.6505 (+19.32%).

2016 Avg (May) 312.7665
2015 Avg (May) 262.1160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 301.9842 287.4681 296.0251
February 288.9490 279.0286 283.0779
March 295.3048 276.1635 286.3850
April 300.4789 290.9156 296.8690
May 323.8597 296.3602 312.7665
June 323.2636 285.1155 310.7152
July 285.7471 277.0935 280.8666
August 294.1797 275.4671 284.7543
September 296.1687 281.9188 289.6192
October 287.1112 273.0479 281.7042
November 273.2309 264.9069 270.0234
December 263.3790 240.3100 251.5876