YEARLY HIGH
8.8859 CLP
YEARLY LOW
6.7629 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4082 CLP

2022 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 8.8859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 6.7629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1230 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2369 to the December average rate of 7.0904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.8859 was up 15.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.7153, 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 44,430 CLP
2021 Average 34,648 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 33,815 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,614.95 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.2281
6.8631
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 7.1774, compared to 7.6389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 1.3073 CLP (High: 8.8859 / Low: 7.5786). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3509 CLP (High: 7.2955 / Low: 6.9446).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3073
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5563 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 8.1143) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.9574), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1569 (+16.63%).

2022 Avg (July) 8.1143
2021 Avg (July) 6.9574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5298 7.0256 7.2369
February 7.2955 6.9446 7.1124
March 7.1242 6.7629 6.9768
April 7.4169 6.7692 7.0777
May 7.4820 7.0536 7.2864
June 7.8683 6.9397 7.3741
July 8.8859 7.5786 8.1143
August 7.8840 7.3316 7.5580
September 8.2025 7.3044 7.6664
October 8.1455 7.6717 7.8799
November 7.7801 7.2743 7.5246
December 7.2782 6.8684 7.0904