YEARLY HIGH
1.6471 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.4010 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5258 CLP

2016 KMF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.6471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.4010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2461 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5967 to the December average rate of 1.4286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6471 was up 1.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,236 CLP
2015 Average 7,376 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 7,005 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,230.48 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6135
1.4118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.5673, compared to 1.4844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0963 CLP (High: 1.6346 / Low: 1.5383). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0388 CLP (High: 1.5556 / Low: 1.5168).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0963
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5967) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1274 (+8.67%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5967
2015 Avg (January) 1.4693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6471 1.5647 1.5967
February 1.6346 1.5383 1.5852
March 1.5556 1.5168 1.5363
April 1.5800 1.5183 1.5432
May 1.5943 1.5308 1.5729
June 1.5886 1.5332 1.5694
July 1.5369 1.4533 1.5024
August 1.5236 1.4494 1.4870
September 1.5394 1.4988 1.5220
October 1.5240 1.4667 1.4967
November 1.4998 1.4510 1.4697
December 1.4541 1.4010 1.4286