YEARLY HIGH
11.5610 CLP
YEARLY LOW
8.8401 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4373 CLP

2017 KGS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 11.5610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 8.8401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7208 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5172 to the December average rate of 9.1228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.5610 was up 13.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.2028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,805 CLP
2016 Average 48,397 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 44,201 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,604.22 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.9855
9.0444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 9.6062, compared to 9.2683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.4459 CLP (High: 11.5610 / Low: 9.1151). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1715 CLP (High: 9.5943 / Low: 9.4227).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.4459
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3529 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 9.4847) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1321 (-1.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 9.4847
2016 Avg (August) 9.6168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7317 9.3285 9.5172
February 9.4047 9.2107 9.2869
March 9.6790 9.4154 9.5750
April 9.9037 9.4486 9.6433
May 10.0339 9.8406 9.9071
June 9.8843 9.5980 9.7077
July 9.5943 9.4227 9.5152
August 11.5610 9.1151 9.4847
September 9.3334 8.9766 9.1318
October 9.3169 9.0446 9.2042
November 9.2854 9.0640 9.1511
December 9.4033 8.8401 9.1228