2019 KES to CLP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.3620 CLP

YEARLY LOW

6.4686 CLP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.8969 CLP

2019 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 8.3620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 6.4686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8935 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6465 to the December average rate of 7.5679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.3620 was up 20.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.9168, 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 41,810 CLP

2018 Average 31,701 CLP

Yearly Trough Low 32,343 CLP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,467.28 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.7562

6.4364

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 6.6846, compared to 7.1092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 1.1717 CLP (High: 8.3620 / Low: 7.1903). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1616 CLP (High: 6.6302 / Low: 6.4686).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1717

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1616

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1432 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 7.6462) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.6233), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0229 (+15.44%).

2019 Avg (November) 7.6462

2018 Avg (November) 6.6233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8186	6.5709	6.6465
February	6.6302	6.4686	6.5464
March	6.7750	6.5587	6.6819
April	6.7100	6.5305	6.5956
May	7.0175	6.6937	6.8369
June	7.0038	6.6200	6.8001
July	6.7557	6.5885	6.6569
August	6.9952	6.8096	6.9102
September	7.0168	6.8183	6.9198
October	7.2031	6.8489	6.9544
November	8.3620	7.1903	7.6462
December	8.3591	7.2230	7.5679