YEARLY HIGH
343.3436 CLP
YEARLY LOW
298.6628 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.4252 CLP

2012 BGN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 343.3436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 298.6628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.6808 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.7325 to the December average rate of 320.0929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 343.3436 was down 5.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 364.9119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,716,718 CLP
2011 Average 1,718,764 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,493,314 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,404.04 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

332.2507
302.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 326.2374, compared to 312.6129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 326.2374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.6129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 20.6107 CLP (High: 323.0180 / Low: 302.4073). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1699 CLP (High: 315.4172 / Low: 308.2473).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.6107
September Spread (Stable) ±7.1699

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 14.0496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 329.7325) against the same month in 2011 (average: 334.1566), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4241 (-1.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 329.7325
2011 Avg (January) 334.1566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.3436 324.0915 329.7325
February 330.9233 320.4566 325.0297
March 332.4335 322.5406 327.5201
April 331.9731 323.9325 326.5414
May 330.7737 321.2637 325.6721
June 328.6164 319.9231 322.9288
July 323.0180 302.4073 308.8791
August 309.5731 298.6628 304.5501
September 315.4172 308.2473 311.6370
October 319.4822 312.1164 315.3926
November 318.7840 311.0556 315.1259
December 324.8892 314.7074 320.0929