YEARLY HIGH
343.6443 CLP
YEARLY LOW
298.7296 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.4154 CLP

2012 BAM to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 343.6443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 298.7296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.9147 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.7442 to the December average rate of 319.8447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 343.6443 was down 5.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 364.2020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,718,221 CLP
2011 Average 1,717,520 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,493,648 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,573.45 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

332.2662
302.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 326.2815, compared to 312.5493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.7322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 326.2815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.5493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 20.9234 CLP (High: 323.2577 / Low: 302.3344). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3258 CLP (High: 318.6291 / Low: 311.3033).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.9234
November Spread (Stable) ±7.3258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 14.6218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 329.7442) against the same month in 2011 (average: 333.8234), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0792 (-1.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 329.7442
2011 Avg (January) 333.8234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.6443 324.0499 329.7442
February 330.4905 321.0282 325.1205
March 332.0742 323.1010 327.6515
April 332.0742 323.6441 326.5414
May 329.8706 320.8556 325.2233
June 329.3931 320.0895 323.4084
July 323.2577 302.3344 308.7866
August 308.9420 298.7296 304.5241
September 316.0671 308.5104 311.8237
October 319.5836 312.0949 315.2594
November 318.6291 311.3033 315.0573
December 324.0644 314.7065 319.8447