YEARLY HIGH
0.4858 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.4279 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4483 CLP

2016 LBP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.4279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0579 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4774 to the December average rate of 0.4421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4858 was up 2.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,429 CLP
2015 Average 2,169 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,140 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289.52 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4816
0.4312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.4567, compared to 0.4399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0228 CLP (High: 0.4600 / Low: 0.4372). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 CLP (High: 0.4398 / Low: 0.4307).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4774) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0663 (+16.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4774
2015 Avg (January) 0.4111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4858 0.4694 0.4774
February 0.4727 0.4585 0.4657
March 0.4591 0.4448 0.4506
April 0.4529 0.4376 0.4439
May 0.4600 0.4372 0.4517
June 0.4577 0.4404 0.4508
July 0.4398 0.4307 0.4354
August 0.4480 0.4279 0.4371
September 0.4503 0.4368 0.4432
October 0.4450 0.4315 0.4395
November 0.4496 0.4302 0.4418
December 0.4493 0.4306 0.4421