YEARLY HIGH
7.7036 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.5650 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0438 CLP

2024 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 7.7036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 5.5650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1386 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6888 to the December average rate of 7.6064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.7036 was up 10.38% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.9791, 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 38,518 CLP
2023 Average 30,100 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 27,825 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,693.08 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.7982
5.4970
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 6.7506, compared to 7.3371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 1.0631 CLP (High: 6.8433 / Low: 5.7802). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2091 CLP (High: 7.7036 / Low: 7.4944).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0631
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 7.6064) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.6715), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9349 (+34.12%).

2024 Avg (December) 7.6064
2023 Avg (December) 5.6715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8231 5.5650 5.6888
February 6.8433 5.7802 6.3542
March 7.4224 6.5781 7.0419
April 7.5836 7.0524 7.2851
May 7.1840 6.7341 6.9688
June 7.3843 6.9058 7.1650
July 7.3702 7.0224 7.2443
August 7.3693 7.0298 7.1944
September 7.3628 6.9702 7.1838
October 7.4560 7.0123 7.2700
November 7.6487 7.3805 7.5235
December 7.7036 7.4944 7.6064