YEARLY HIGH
0.9825 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.7930 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8690 CLP

2016 RWF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.9825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1896 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9629 to the December average rate of 0.8084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9825 was down 1.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,913 CLP
2015 Average 4,589 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,965 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 947.79 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9783
0.7929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.9101, compared to 0.8280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0748 CLP (High: 0.9257 / Low: 0.8509). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 CLP (High: 0.8470 / Low: 0.8212).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0748
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9629) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0639 (+7.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9629
2015 Avg (January) 0.8989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9825 0.9473 0.9629
February 0.9513 0.9077 0.9321
March 0.9108 0.8743 0.8969
April 0.9083 0.8558 0.8796
May 0.9224 0.8673 0.8962
June 0.9257 0.8509 0.8928
July 0.8790 0.8305 0.8524
August 0.8460 0.8015 0.8319
September 0.8470 0.8212 0.8349
October 0.8390 0.7967 0.8228
November 0.8336 0.7943 0.8175
December 0.8227 0.7930 0.8084