YEARLY HIGH
7.8707 CLP
YEARLY LOW
6.9758 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3569 CLP

2025 KES to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KES to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.8707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.9758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8949 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7344 to the December average rate of 7.0826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 7.8707 was up 2.17% compared to the 2024 peak of 7.7036, 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 39,353 CLP
2024 Average 35,225 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 34,879 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,474.42 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

7.7996
7.0174
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 7.3891, compared to 7.3246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.5022 CLP (High: 7.7303 / Low: 7.2281). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1046 CLP (High: 7.3229 / Low: 7.2183).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 7.7344) against the same month in 2024 (average: 5.6888), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0456 (+35.96%).

2025 Avg (January) 7.7344
2024 Avg (January) 5.6888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8707 7.5848 7.7344
February 7.6384 7.2743 7.4058
March 7.4527 7.0874 7.2212
April 7.7303 7.2281 7.4384
May 7.3229 7.2183 7.2839
June 7.3235 7.1935 7.2510
July 7.5166 7.1579 7.3632
August 7.5968 7.3675 7.4766
September 7.5326 7.3269 7.4220
October 7.4762 7.2711 7.3760
November 7.3135 7.1360 7.2273
December 7.1943 6.9758 7.0826