YEARLY HIGH
49.1980 CLP
YEARLY LOW
43.0543 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0993 CLP

2016 SZL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 49.1980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 43.0543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1437 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3268 to the December average rate of 48.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.1980 was down 10.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.1778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245,990 CLP
2015 Average 256,739 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 215,272 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,718.27 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.4507
43.8528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 44.7659, compared to 47.4326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.8922 CLP (High: 46.4942 / Low: 43.6020). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6732 CLP (High: 49.0129 / Low: 47.3397).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.8922
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 48.0040) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.3336), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3296 (-9.99%).

2016 Avg (August) 48.0040
2015 Avg (August) 53.3336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.9372 43.3820 44.3268
February 45.6312 43.0543 44.4806
March 45.2890 43.2983 44.2360
April 46.4989 44.6618 45.8395
May 46.4942 43.6020 44.5758
June 46.7158 44.1668 45.1367
July 47.0572 44.8130 45.6599
August 49.1980 46.7934 48.0040
September 48.8994 46.4684 47.5218
October 48.4413 46.6749 47.6073
November 48.7725 46.4003 47.7350
December 49.0129 47.3397 48.0676