YEARLY HIGH
6.5782 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.9519 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2737 CLP

2017 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 6.5782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.9519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6263 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3626 to the December average rate of 6.1607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.5782 was down 8.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.1572, 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 32,891 CLP
2016 Average 33,323 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 29,759 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,131.68 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5516
6.0247
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 6.3811, compared to 6.1664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4193 CLP (High: 6.3712 / Low: 5.9519). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1338 CLP (High: 6.5782 / Low: 6.4444).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4193
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1560 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 6.5077) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.7685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2608 (-3.85%).

2017 Avg (May) 6.5077
2016 Avg (May) 6.7685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5522 6.2330 6.3626
February 6.3189 6.1622 6.2066
March 6.5172 6.3393 6.4357
April 6.4624 6.2462 6.3466
May 6.5782 6.4444 6.5077
June 6.5212 6.3716 6.4273
July 6.4258 6.2177 6.3386
August 6.2804 6.0640 6.2165
September 6.2016 5.9533 6.0686
October 6.1914 5.9945 6.0958
November 6.2810 6.0415 6.1181
December 6.3712 5.9519 6.1607