YEARLY HIGH
7.7153 CLP
YEARLY LOW
6.3565 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9269 CLP

2021 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 7.7153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.3565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3588 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5826 to the December average rate of 7.5202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.7153 was down 7.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.3262, 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 38,576 CLP
2020 Average 37,239 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 31,783 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,793.82 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.6158
6.4692
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 6.6238, compared to 7.2299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.4116 CLP (High: 7.4975 / Low: 7.0859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2096 CLP (High: 7.4483 / Low: 7.2387).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0712 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 7.5202) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.6102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9100 (+13.77%).

2021 Avg (December) 7.5202
2020 Avg (December) 6.6102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7095 6.3565 6.5826
February 6.7396 6.3841 6.5874
March 6.7139 6.4934 6.6177
April 6.6585 6.4380 6.5648
May 6.8176 6.5173 6.6273
June 6.9453 6.6395 6.7632
July 7.0780 6.8116 6.9574
August 7.2449 6.9680 7.1460
September 7.3425 6.9725 7.1299
October 7.4483 7.2387 7.3485
November 7.4975 7.0859 7.2773
December 7.7153 7.4263 7.5202