YEARLY HIGH
0.1680 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.1520 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1595 KES

2017 CLP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CLP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.1520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1572 to the December average rate of 0.1624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1680 was up 6.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1571, 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 168,014 KES
2016 Average 150,154 KES
Yearly Trough Low 152,017 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,997.22 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1659
0.1526
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 0.1568, compared to 0.1622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0111 KES (High: 0.1680 / Low: 0.1570). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 KES (High: 0.1552 / Low: 0.1520).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1624) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+6.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1624
2016 Avg (December) 0.1532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1604 0.1526 0.1572
February 0.1623 0.1583 0.1611
March 0.1577 0.1534 0.1554
April 0.1601 0.1547 0.1576
May 0.1552 0.1520 0.1537
June 0.1569 0.1533 0.1556
July 0.1608 0.1556 0.1578
August 0.1649 0.1592 0.1609
September 0.1680 0.1612 0.1648
October 0.1668 0.1615 0.1641
November 0.1655 0.1592 0.1635
December 0.1680 0.1570 0.1624