YEARLY HIGH
242.8409 CLP
YEARLY LOW
203.8503 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.2621 CLP

2016 PGK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 242.8409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 203.8503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.9906 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.1560 to the December average rate of 210.2025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 242.8409 was down 3.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 252.1679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,214,205 CLP
2015 Average 1,182,054 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,019,251 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,953.15 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

242.2949
204.6280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 223.0356, compared to 209.4886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.0356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.4886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 11.5426 CLP (High: 220.4515 / Low: 208.9089). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3767 CLP (High: 210.0664 / Low: 205.6897).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.5426
July Spread (Stable) ±4.3767

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 9.3230 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 239.1560) against the same month in 2015 (average: 238.9890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1670 (+0.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 239.1560
2015 Avg (January) 238.9890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 242.8409 233.9358 239.1560
February 235.5985 225.3640 231.1839
March 228.4261 217.0242 221.8609
April 218.9397 209.8327 214.5521
May 220.4515 208.9089 215.9783
June 218.4572 209.7171 215.4821
July 210.0664 205.6897 207.7669
August 213.3304 203.8503 208.3246
September 214.8698 207.5134 210.9856
October 211.9465 205.3494 209.2769
November 214.3528 204.7703 210.3749
December 213.2421 204.5246 210.2025