YEARLY HIGH
0.1571 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.1397 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1501 KES

2016 CLP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CLP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.1397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1420 to the December average rate of 0.1532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1571 was down 2.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 157,148 KES
2015 Average 150,273 KES
Yearly Trough Low 139,720 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,428.40 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1553
0.1407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to KES 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 0.1473, compared to 0.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0081 KES (High: 0.1532 / Low: 0.1451). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 KES (High: 0.1561 / Low: 0.1523).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1537) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+3.11%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1537
2015 Avg (August) 0.1491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1447 0.1397 0.1420
February 0.1477 0.1428 0.1451
March 0.1512 0.1466 0.1493
April 0.1533 0.1480 0.1512
May 0.1532 0.1451 0.1478
June 0.1523 0.1460 0.1486
July 0.1561 0.1523 0.1541
August 0.1571 0.1499 0.1537
September 0.1539 0.1490 0.1514
October 0.1560 0.1510 0.1528
November 0.1564 0.1498 0.1525
December 0.1570 0.1508 0.1532