YEARLY HIGH
206.4526 CLP
YEARLY LOW
185.5682 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
198.9619 CLP

2017 PEN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 206.4526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 185.5682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8844 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.7036 to the December average rate of 195.7615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 206.4526 was down 3.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 213.9893, 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 1,032,263 CLP
2016 Average 1,002,577 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 927,841 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,422.08 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

206.5058
191.5842
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 201.4299, compared to 196.4939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.4299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.4939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.6038 CLP (High: 200.1719 / Low: 185.5682). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9624 CLP (High: 206.4526 / Low: 204.4902).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.6038
May Spread (Stable) ±1.9624

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.7309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 205.2623) against the same month in 2016 (average: 204.7296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5327 (+0.26%).

2017 Avg (May) 205.2623
2016 Avg (May) 204.7296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 199.6489 195.5987 197.7036
February 199.1882 195.6660 197.3603
March 205.0700 199.6777 202.7666
April 205.7046 198.5509 201.8349
May 206.4526 204.4902 205.2623
June 205.9368 201.4180 203.6517
July 205.3247 198.7413 202.6814
August 201.4645 193.1129 198.5585
September 195.9236 190.1401 192.8276
October 196.5479 190.6700 193.9030
November 200.1719 185.5682 195.2312
December 202.6718 188.7672 195.7615