YEARLY HIGH
1.6740 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.3731 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4879 CLP

2017 KMF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.6740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.3731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3009 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4262 to the December average rate of 1.5269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6740 was up 1.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,370 CLP
2016 Average 7,628 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 6,865 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,504.54 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5692
1.3743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.4507, compared to 1.5251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1618 CLP (High: 1.6740 / Low: 1.5122). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 CLP (High: 1.5634 / Low: 1.5279).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1618
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.5530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0660 (+4.44%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.5530
2016 Avg (August) 1.4870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4499 1.4054 1.4262
February 1.4134 1.3731 1.3905
March 1.4663 1.3963 1.4366
April 1.4772 1.3964 1.4262
May 1.5334 1.4743 1.5084
June 1.5458 1.5011 1.5162
July 1.5634 1.5279 1.5406
August 1.6740 1.5122 1.5530
September 1.5346 1.4941 1.5140
October 1.5311 1.4861 1.5060
November 1.5644 1.4873 1.5100
December 1.5703 1.4873 1.5269