YEARLY HIGH
1.0868 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.8980 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9533 CLP

2016 MWK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.0868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.8980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1887 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0467 to the December average rate of 0.9225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0868 was down 28.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,434 CLP
2015 Average 6,623 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 4,490 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 943.70 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0595
0.9057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.9827, compared to 0.9239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1138 CLP (High: 1.0868 / Low: 0.9729). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 CLP (High: 0.9361 / Low: 0.9100).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1138
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0960 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0467) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3451), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2984 (-22.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0467
2015 Avg (January) 1.3451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0868 0.9729 1.0467
February 0.9910 0.9229 0.9507
March 1.0018 0.9259 0.9721
April 1.0129 0.9600 0.9833
May 0.9926 0.9620 0.9796
June 0.9937 0.9400 0.9640
July 0.9361 0.9100 0.9211
August 0.9398 0.8980 0.9185
September 0.9457 0.9168 0.9303
October 0.9345 0.9052 0.9236
November 0.9429 0.9059 0.9276
December 0.9414 0.8981 0.9225