YEARLY HIGH
0.1546 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.1201 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1347 KES

2020 CLP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CLP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.1201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1307 to the December average rate of 0.1513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1546 was down 0.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1546, 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 154,565 KES
2019 Average 145,334 KES
Yearly Trough Low 120,103 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,461.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1541
0.1207
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 0.1282, compared to 0.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0120 KES (High: 0.1374 / Low: 0.1254). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 KES (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1406).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1513) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+14.43%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1513
2019 Avg (December) 0.1322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1374 0.1254 0.1307
February 0.1292 0.1237 0.1263
March 0.1267 0.1201 0.1235
April 0.1285 0.1215 0.1248
May 0.1337 0.1258 0.1302
June 0.1385 0.1295 0.1335
July 0.1424 0.1316 0.1370
August 0.1424 0.1341 0.1377
September 0.1425 0.1377 0.1402
October 0.1409 0.1351 0.1380
November 0.1451 0.1406 0.1434
December 0.1546 0.1451 0.1513