YEARLY HIGH
201.0962 CLP
YEARLY LOW
177.1992 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.8223 CLP

2016 QAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 201.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 177.1992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8970 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.0144 to the December average rate of 183.2148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 201.0962 was up 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 196.2441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,005,481 CLP
2015 Average 898,361 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 885,996 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,485.02 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

199.7635
178.7753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 189.3047, compared to 182.3399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.3047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.3399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 9.5338 CLP (High: 190.8061 / Low: 181.2723). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8269 CLP (High: 182.4397 / Low: 178.6128).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.5338
July Spread (Stable) ±3.8269

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 6.3965 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 198.0144) against the same month in 2015 (average: 170.6740), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3404 (+16.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 198.0144
2015 Avg (January) 170.6740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 201.0962 194.4875 198.0144
February 195.9936 190.0160 192.9937
March 190.4758 184.1728 186.6435
April 187.6368 181.2306 183.9465
May 190.8061 181.2723 187.3094
June 189.6905 182.6156 186.9208
July 182.4397 178.6128 180.5243
August 185.5798 177.1992 181.1967
September 186.6318 180.6751 183.6838
October 184.3077 178.5800 182.1378
November 186.7418 178.5215 183.2818
December 186.1594 178.4409 183.2148