YEARLY HIGH
6.9824 CLP
YEARLY LOW
6.1693 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4617 CLP

2016 PKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 6.9824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 6.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8131 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8738 to the December average rate of 6.3667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9824 was up 1.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.8537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,491,186 CLP
2015 Average 3,182,089 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,084,652 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406,534.72 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.9338
6.2127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 6.5827, compared to 6.3406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.3248 CLP (High: 6.6275 / Low: 6.3027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1283 CLP (High: 6.3363 / Low: 6.2080).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3248
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1283

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.8738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7094 (+11.51%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.8738
2015 Avg (January) 6.1644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9824 6.7583 6.8738
February 6.8214 6.6054 6.7169
March 6.6171 6.4010 6.4936
April 6.5265 6.3019 6.3953
May 6.6275 6.3027 6.5104
June 6.5941 6.3490 6.5062
July 6.3363 6.2080 6.2728
August 6.4533 6.1693 6.3018
September 6.4986 6.2973 6.3981
October 6.4097 6.2169 6.3380
November 6.4783 6.1998 6.3663
December 6.4679 6.2049 6.3667