YEARLY HIGH
1.2298 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.0508 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1403 CLP

2016 XAF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 1.2298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1790 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1933 to the December average rate of 1.0710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2298 was down 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,149 CLP
2015 Average 5,529 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,254 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 895.21 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2055
1.0588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.1714, compared to 1.1091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0750 CLP (High: 1.2298 / Low: 1.1548). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 CLP (High: 1.1113 / Low: 1.0877).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0750
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.1887) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1120 (+10.40%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.1887
2015 Avg (February) 1.0767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2186 1.1708 1.1933
February 1.2298 1.1548 1.1887
March 1.1671 1.1373 1.1529
April 1.1856 1.1380 1.1568
May 1.1881 1.1518 1.1735
June 1.1783 1.1222 1.1634
July 1.1201 1.0887 1.1070
August 1.1524 1.0953 1.1245
September 1.1564 1.1230 1.1408
October 1.1395 1.0804 1.1140
November 1.1113 1.0877 1.0971
December 1.0952 1.0508 1.0710