YEARLY HIGH
213.9893 CLP
YEARLY LOW
191.0333 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.5155 CLP

2016 PEN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 213.9893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 191.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9559 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.8936 to the December average rate of 196.4215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 213.9893 was down 1.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 217.9685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,069,946 CLP
2015 Average 1,027,112 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 955,167 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,779.67 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

211.2896
194.5375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 203.7911, compared to 197.2398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.7911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.2398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 9.3062 CLP (High: 200.3395 / Low: 191.0333). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6452 CLP (High: 198.0213 / Low: 193.3762).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.3062
October Spread (Stable) ±4.6452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.3907 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 209.8936) against the same month in 2015 (average: 206.7946), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0991 (+1.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 209.8936
2015 Avg (January) 206.7946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.9893 204.9238 209.8936
February 204.5609 195.9019 200.5029
March 203.8350 196.7463 199.6825
April 206.3063 199.3025 202.8111
May 207.9800 199.8345 204.7296
June 207.2262 201.9446 205.1271
July 202.1683 195.6868 198.9697
August 200.2298 195.2716 197.9736
September 200.6535 194.5306 197.9393
October 198.0213 193.3762 195.9335
November 199.4128 192.7277 196.2011
December 200.3395 191.0333 196.4215