YEARLY HIGH
49.2176 CLP
YEARLY LOW
42.8862 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0976 CLP

2016 LSL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 49.2176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 42.8862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3314 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3144 to the December average rate of 48.1022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.2176 was down 10.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.1834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,088 CLP
2015 Average 256,707 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 214,431 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,657.01 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.4878
43.8599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 44.7683, compared to 47.4270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.8820 CLP (High: 46.4926 / Low: 43.6106). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5862 CLP (High: 48.4072 / Low: 46.8210).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.8820
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5862

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2734 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 47.9365) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.3271), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3906 (-10.11%).

2016 Avg (August) 47.9365
2015 Avg (August) 53.3271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0290 43.3136 44.3144
February 45.6121 42.8862 44.4952
March 45.2223 43.3673 44.2456
April 46.4832 44.6640 45.8459
May 46.4926 43.6106 44.5725
June 46.7443 44.1668 45.1360
July 47.2154 44.8687 45.6884
August 49.2176 46.4952 47.9365
September 48.9675 46.4864 47.5087
October 48.4072 46.8210 47.5789
November 48.8192 46.4729 47.7472
December 49.0797 47.3709 48.1022