YEARLY HIGH
2408.7080 CLP
YEARLY LOW
2129.3245 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2238.8709 CLP

2016 KWD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2408.7080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 2129.3245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 279.3835 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2371.6578 to the December average rate of 2183.6029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2408.7080 was up 2.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 2348.4657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,043,540 CLP
2015 Average 10,864,471 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 10,646,622 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,396,917.50 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2391.1807
2156.9056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 2285.0153, compared to 2192.7266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 92.2887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2285.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2192.7266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 112.2621 CLP (High: 2300.1401 / Low: 2187.8780). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 51.3475 CLP (High: 2201.8607 / Low: 2150.5133).

May Spread (Volatile) ±112.2621
July Spread (Stable) ±51.3475

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 86.3122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -86.3122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2371.6578) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2111.4805), the exchange rate shifted by +260.1773 (+12.32%).

2016 Avg (January) 2371.6578
2015 Avg (January) 2111.4805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2408.7080 2332.8215 2371.6578
February 2389.3411 2303.4087 2343.4228
March 2308.2058 2221.5401 2257.1106
April 2265.6409 2188.1719 2219.9948
May 2300.1401 2187.8780 2261.2886
June 2286.3513 2203.8286 2256.6171
July 2201.8607 2150.5133 2176.4285
August 2238.7974 2137.9598 2187.8726
September 2252.3344 2183.0234 2219.2225
October 2218.2790 2143.9874 2192.9255
November 2230.9435 2147.3789 2196.3076
December 2216.3397 2129.3245 2183.6029