YEARLY HIGH
6.3548 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.6680 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9380 CLP

2012 BDT to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.3548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 5.6680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6868 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0126 to the December average rate of 5.9106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.3548 was down 10.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,774 CLP
2011 Average 32,642 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 28,340 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,433.89 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.2016
5.7534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 5.9844, compared to 5.8916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5980 CLP (High: 6.3548 / Low: 5.7568). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0495 CLP (High: 5.9208 / Low: 5.8714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5980
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0495

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.0126) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.8857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8731 (-12.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.0126
2011 Avg (January) 6.8857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3548 5.7568 6.0126
February 5.9210 5.6680 5.7907
March 6.0213 5.8546 5.9345
April 5.9763 5.8866 5.9312
May 6.3341 5.8783 6.0734
June 6.3121 6.0706 6.1643
July 6.1302 5.9029 6.0014
August 5.9355 5.8225 5.8942
September 5.8983 5.7462 5.8013
October 5.9304 5.7857 5.8414
November 5.9208 5.8714 5.9005
December 6.0170 5.8447 5.9106