YEARLY HIGH
6.9791 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.5785 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0215 CLP

2023 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.9791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 5.5785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4006 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6419 to the December average rate of 5.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.9791 was down 21.46% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.8859, 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 34,896 CLP
2022 Average 37,053 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 27,893 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,003.02 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.7389
5.5745
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 6.1293, compared to 5.9137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.6027 CLP (High: 6.9791 / Low: 6.3764). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1619 CLP (High: 5.8165 / Low: 5.6546).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6027
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.3821 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.6419) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.2369), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5950 (-8.22%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.6419
2022 Avg (January) 7.2369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9791 6.3764 6.6419
February 6.5565 6.2669 6.3750
March 6.4876 5.9691 6.2335
April 6.1678 5.8880 5.9921
May 5.9673 5.7354 5.8151
June 5.8165 5.6546 5.7184
July 5.9050 5.6818 5.7663
August 6.0474 5.8297 5.9600
September 6.1446 5.8662 6.0370
October 6.3340 5.9415 6.2149
November 6.0851 5.6797 5.8328
December 5.7693 5.5785 5.6715