YEARLY HIGH
5.0943 CLP
YEARLY LOW
4.3671 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6310 CLP

2016 LKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 5.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 4.3671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7272 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0062 to the December average rate of 4.4728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0943 was down 3.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.2570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,472 CLP
2015 Average 24,042 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 21,836 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,635.97 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.0596
4.4195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 4.7434, compared to 4.5186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2446 CLP (High: 4.7920 / Low: 4.5474). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0947 CLP (High: 4.5529 / Low: 4.4582).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2446
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0947

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 0.2042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.0062) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2876 (+6.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.0062
2015 Avg (January) 4.7186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0943 4.9019 5.0062
February 4.9619 4.7677 4.8759
March 4.7920 4.5474 4.6718
April 4.7243 4.5128 4.5982
May 4.7352 4.5220 4.6552
June 4.7436 4.5491 4.6532
July 4.5529 4.4582 4.5067
August 4.6461 4.4386 4.5317
September 4.6793 4.4877 4.5886
October 4.5665 4.4013 4.5106
November 4.5768 4.3875 4.5012
December 4.5509 4.3671 4.4728