YEARLY HIGH
49.2071 CLP
YEARLY LOW
42.8839 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0982 CLP

2016 ZAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 49.2071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 42.8839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3232 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3065 to the December average rate of 48.1204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.2071 was down 10.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.2624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,460,356 CLP
2015 Average 2,567,396 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,144,196 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,160.28 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.5065
43.8729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 44.7672, compared to 47.4291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.0755 CLP (High: 49.2071 / Low: 46.1317). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6476 CLP (High: 48.5137 / Low: 46.8661).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.0755
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6476

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 1.2749 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 47.9237) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.3171), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3934 (-10.12%).

2016 Avg (August) 47.9237
2015 Avg (August) 53.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0502 43.3218 44.3065
February 45.6078 42.8839 44.4844
March 45.3910 43.2744 44.2590
April 46.4684 44.6643 45.8460
May 46.4627 43.5840 44.5711
June 46.7631 44.1556 45.1364
July 47.3079 44.9003 45.6613
August 49.2071 46.1317 47.9237
September 49.0281 46.3790 47.5003
October 48.5137 46.8661 47.6224
November 48.9589 46.3784 47.7466
December 49.1267 47.2518 48.1204