YEARLY HIGH
0.8135 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.7169 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7518 CLP

2016 KPW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.8135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.7169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0966 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8012 to the December average rate of 0.7413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8135 was up 2.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,067 CLP
2015 Average 3,634 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,584 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.18 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8083
0.7233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.7659, compared to 0.7377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0389 CLP (High: 0.7720 / Low: 0.7331). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 CLP (High: 0.7380 / Low: 0.7228).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 0.0257 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8012) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1107 (+16.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8012
2015 Avg (January) 0.6905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8135 0.7872 0.8012
February 0.7927 0.7688 0.7809
March 0.7706 0.7452 0.7552
April 0.7594 0.7331 0.7442
May 0.7720 0.7331 0.7577
June 0.7677 0.7386 0.7561
July 0.7380 0.7228 0.7304
August 0.7507 0.7169 0.7331
September 0.7551 0.7310 0.7432
October 0.7456 0.7225 0.7369
November 0.7555 0.7224 0.7416
December 0.7532 0.7221 0.7413