YEARLY HIGH
0.7539 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.6822 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7208 CLP

2017 KPW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.7539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0717 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7333 to the December average rate of 0.7057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7539 was down 7.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,770 CLP
2016 Average 3,759 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,411 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.49 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7514
0.6904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.7328, compared to 0.7087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0464 CLP (High: 0.7286 / Low: 0.6822). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 CLP (High: 0.7226 / Low: 0.7099).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.7463) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0114 (-1.51%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.7463
2016 Avg (May) 0.7577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7484 0.7200 0.7333
February 0.7226 0.7099 0.7145
March 0.7438 0.7236 0.7351
April 0.7413 0.7172 0.7288
May 0.7539 0.7396 0.7463
June 0.7477 0.7342 0.7389
July 0.7413 0.7173 0.7313
August 0.7251 0.6953 0.7151
September 0.7112 0.6832 0.6955
October 0.7100 0.6880 0.7006
November 0.7192 0.6962 0.7041
December 0.7286 0.6822 0.7057