YEARLY HIGH
288.0036 CLP
YEARLY LOW
253.7320 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
266.0170 CLP

2016 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 288.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 253.7320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2717 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.9639 to the December average rate of 262.7469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 288.0036 was up 3.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 278.8491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,440,018 CLP
2015 Average 1,294,422 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,268,660 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,358.31 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

279.8687
257.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 269.9848, compared to 262.0492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.9356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.9848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.0492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 19.9745 CLP (High: 288.0036 / Low: 268.0292). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5481 CLP (High: 270.6154 / Low: 265.0672).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.9745
March Spread (Stable) ±5.5481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 9.4647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 277.9639) against the same month in 2015 (average: 254.3792), the exchange rate shifted by +23.5847 (+9.27%).

2016 Avg (January) 277.9639
2015 Avg (January) 254.3792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.0036 268.0292 277.9639
February 278.5702 265.8408 272.3021
March 270.6154 265.0672 267.7197
April 270.4801 262.7251 266.2547
May 271.6278 259.9728 267.2872
June 271.6854 257.9799 268.3813
July 263.6294 253.9508 258.9166
August 266.2141 253.7320 259.8544
September 267.9743 261.3904 264.7856
October 264.7628 255.7205 261.9256
November 267.8275 256.4799 264.0660
December 267.2556 256.8996 262.7469