YEARLY HIGH
115.8470 CLP
YEARLY LOW
64.7238 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.9781 CLP

2016 VEF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 115.8470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 64.7238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.1232 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.0963 to the December average rate of 66.7959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 115.8470 was up 2.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 112.9967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 579,235 CLP
2015 Average 517,715 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 323,619 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255,615.95 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

118.9214
61.0206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 89.4280, compared to 66.5283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.8996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.4280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.5283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.6818 CLP (High: 115.8470 / Low: 112.1652). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3431 CLP (High: 66.5329 / Low: 65.1898).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6818
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3431

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 40.3158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.3158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 114.0963) against the same month in 2015 (average: 98.3899), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7064 (+15.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 114.0963
2015 Avg (January) 98.3899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.8470 112.1652 114.0963
February 112.8935 109.4692 111.2051
March 109.7417 106.3467 107.4760
April 68.5302 66.1748 67.1602
May 69.6637 66.1488 68.3885
June 69.2744 66.6272 68.2417
July 66.5329 65.1898 65.8457
August 67.7252 64.7238 66.1303
September 68.1148 65.9396 67.0361
October 67.2612 65.1937 66.4776
November 68.1508 65.1546 66.8842
December 67.8313 65.0560 66.7959