YEARLY HIGH
94.1665 CLP
YEARLY LOW
83.1881 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.1646 CLP

2016 HKD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 94.1665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 83.1881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9784 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.6850 to the December average rate of 85.9891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 94.1665 was up 2.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 92.1666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,354,162 CLP
2015 Average 2,109,683 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,079,702 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274,460.33 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

93.4790
83.9500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 88.7340, compared to 85.5952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.7340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.5952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.3910 CLP (High: 89.4373 / Low: 85.0463). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7608 CLP (High: 85.6231 / Low: 83.8624).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3910
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7608

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 2.9196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 92.6850) against the same month in 2015 (average: 80.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5302 (+15.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 92.6850
2015 Avg (January) 80.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.1665 91.3782 92.6850
February 91.5373 89.0363 90.2919
March 89.2414 86.4598 87.5831
April 88.0772 85.0875 86.3515
May 89.4373 85.0463 87.8290
June 88.9105 85.6855 87.6637
July 85.6231 83.8624 84.7441
August 87.1033 83.1881 85.0637
September 87.6023 84.8410 86.2302
October 86.5023 83.8639 85.5015
November 87.6785 83.8278 86.0426
December 87.2960 83.7585 85.9891