YEARLY HIGH
10.2028 CLP
YEARLY LOW
9.2711 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6791 CLP

2016 KGS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 10.2028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 9.2711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9317 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5013 to the December average rate of 9.6333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.2028 was down 10.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.3607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,014 CLP
2015 Average 50,917 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 46,355 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,658.45 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.0890
9.3281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 9.6680, compared to 9.6902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5674 CLP (High: 10.2028 / Low: 9.6354). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2013 CLP (High: 9.8655 / Low: 9.6642).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5674
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2594 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 9.9778) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.3106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3329 (-3.23%).

2016 Avg (May) 9.9778
2015 Avg (May) 10.3106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6485 9.3354 9.5013
February 9.7041 9.2711 9.3915
March 9.5872 9.3314 9.4046
April 9.7957 9.5301 9.7069
May 10.2028 9.6354 9.9778
June 10.1497 9.8563 10.0256
July 9.8655 9.6642 9.7662
August 9.8094 9.3742 9.6168
September 9.8645 9.6103 9.7311
October 9.8081 9.4745 9.7156
November 9.8513 9.4570 9.6784
December 9.7843 9.3865 9.6333