2016 KES to CLP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1572 CLP

YEARLY LOW

6.3634 CLP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6654 CLP

2016 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 7.1572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 6.3634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7938 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0453 to the December average rate of 6.5294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.1572 was up 2.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.9958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,786 CLP

2015 Average 33,303 CLP

Yearly Trough Low 31,817 CLP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,968.79 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.1010

6.4333

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 6.7916, compared to 6.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7916

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.3627 CLP (High: 6.8921 / Low: 6.5294). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1587 CLP (High: 6.5648 / Low: 6.4061).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3627

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2396 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.0453) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2434 (+3.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.0453

2015 Avg (January) 6.8019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.1572	6.9113	7.0453
February	7.0035	6.7700	6.8926
March	6.8217	6.6116	6.6993
April	6.7572	6.5220	6.6152
May	6.8921	6.5294	6.7685
June	6.8498	6.5681	6.7286
July	6.5648	6.4061	6.4890
August	6.6722	6.3634	6.5063
September	6.7115	6.4985	6.6062
October	6.6218	6.4086	6.5461
November	6.6756	6.3940	6.5585
December	6.6302	6.3704	6.5294