YEARLY HIGH
0.4002 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.3094 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3479 CLP

2012 BIF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0908 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3853 to the December average rate of 0.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4002 was down 8.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,001 CLP
2011 Average 2,001 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,547 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 453.89 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3925
0.3060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.3693, compared to 0.3265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0282 CLP (High: 0.3784 / Low: 0.3502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 CLP (High: 0.3262 / Low: 0.3181).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3853) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0456 (-10.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3853
2011 Avg (January) 0.4309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4002 0.3769 0.3853
February 0.3756 0.3668 0.3700
March 0.3809 0.3685 0.3741
April 0.3784 0.3502 0.3694
May 0.3679 0.3473 0.3575
June 0.3702 0.3537 0.3595
July 0.3542 0.3337 0.3444
August 0.3374 0.3285 0.3332
September 0.3342 0.3179 0.3259
October 0.3262 0.3181 0.3206
November 0.3279 0.3155 0.3214
December 0.3181 0.3094 0.3132