YEARLY HIGH
182.5688 CLP
YEARLY LOW
154.9812 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.6866 CLP

2016 PLN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 182.5688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 154.9812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.5876 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.0058 to the December average rate of 158.5515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 182.5688 was down 4.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 191.2700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,651,376 CLP
2015 Average 3,468,926 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,099,623 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551,752.31 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

179.9513
156.6061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 176.1820, compared to 167.1912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.1820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.1912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 11.2072 CLP (High: 175.0420 / Low: 163.8348). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5066 CLP (High: 175.5641 / Low: 172.0576).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.2072
September Spread (Stable) ±3.5066

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 8.4872 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 178.0058) against the same month in 2015 (average: 169.1485), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8573 (+5.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 178.0058
2015 Avg (January) 169.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.5688 173.4831 178.0058
February 182.2622 173.2431 177.5643
March 180.2957 172.8455 176.5021
April 181.3676 171.2681 176.2005
May 177.7791 171.1764 174.7899
June 177.8320 167.1361 174.0291
July 168.6335 163.2032 165.5419
August 175.9122 168.4530 171.8320
September 175.5641 172.0576 173.4470
October 175.0420 163.8348 169.9085
November 168.6602 160.8480 163.8661
December 160.2405 154.9812 158.5515