2018 CLP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1732 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1446 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1582 KES

2018 CLP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1699 to the December average rate of 0.1493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1732 was up 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1680, 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 173,230 KES

2017 Average 159,473 KES

Yearly Trough Low 144,574 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,655.59 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1721

0.1465

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 0.1657, compared to 0.1508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0087 KES (High: 0.1564 / Low: 0.1477). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 KES (High: 0.1711 / Low: 0.1680).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1699) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+5.46%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1699

2017 Avg (February) 0.1611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1711	0.1680	0.1699
February	0.1732	0.1666	0.1699
March	0.1699	0.1659	0.1674
April	0.1694	0.1637	0.1674
May	0.1640	0.1571	0.1606
June	0.1607	0.1543	0.1587
July	0.1577	0.1513	0.1543
August	0.1564	0.1477	0.1529
September	0.1532	0.1446	0.1486
October	0.1538	0.1464	0.1488
November	0.1536	0.1478	0.1510
December	0.1532	0.1460	0.1493