YEARLY HIGH
11.3663 CLP
YEARLY LOW
9.0730 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9322 CLP

2012 AFN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.3663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 9.0730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2934 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8479 to the December average rate of 9.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.3663 was down 5.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.0647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,832 CLP
2011 Average 54,648 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 45,365 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,466.77 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0125
9.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 10.2842, compared to 9.5802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.8646 CLP (High: 11.3663 / Low: 10.5017). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1552 CLP (High: 10.1401 / Low: 9.9849).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8646
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8501 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 10.8479) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3657), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5178 (-4.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 10.8479
2011 Avg (January) 11.3657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3663 10.5017 10.8479
February 10.5500 9.7110 9.9978
March 10.1959 9.8135 10.0420
April 10.1401 9.9849 10.0573
May 10.7507 9.9911 10.2976
June 10.7159 10.2954 10.4627
July 10.3766 9.9824 10.1764
August 10.0202 9.8255 9.9448
September 9.9597 9.2700 9.6357
October 9.3279 9.1472 9.2474
November 9.3181 9.0730 9.2019
December 9.4047 9.1537 9.2748