YEARLY HIGH
0.6098 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.5536 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5830 CLP

2016 KRW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 0.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6004 to the December average rate of 0.5633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6098 was down 1.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,048,775 CLP
2015 Average 2,888,655 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,768,042 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,732.89 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6066
0.5594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.5830, compared to 0.5830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0374 CLP (High: 0.5955 / Low: 0.5582). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 CLP (High: 0.5773 / Low: 0.5680).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.6026) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5825), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+3.46%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.6026
2015 Avg (September) 0.5825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6077 0.5904 0.6004
February 0.5955 0.5582 0.5771
March 0.5868 0.5599 0.5742
April 0.5935 0.5788 0.5838
May 0.5871 0.5691 0.5805
June 0.5876 0.5719 0.5823
July 0.5899 0.5701 0.5762
August 0.6053 0.5851 0.5936
September 0.6098 0.5966 0.6026
October 0.6027 0.5678 0.5890
November 0.5773 0.5680 0.5733
December 0.5761 0.5536 0.5633