YEARLY HIGH
0.3454 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.2974 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3197 CLP

2013 BIF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.3454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.2974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0479 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3118 to the December average rate of 0.3418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3454 was down 13.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4002, 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 1,727 CLP
2012 Average 1,739 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,487 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.58 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3460
0.2964
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 0.3077, compared to 0.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0219 CLP (High: 0.3208 / Low: 0.2989). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 CLP (High: 0.3054 / Low: 0.2993).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3418) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+9.14%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3418
2012 Avg (December) 0.3132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3149 0.3018 0.3118
February 0.3054 0.2993 0.3014
March 0.3136 0.2988 0.3035
April 0.3049 0.2974 0.3005
May 0.3208 0.2989 0.3055
June 0.3286 0.3175 0.3236
July 0.3353 0.3222 0.3270
August 0.3366 0.3293 0.3330
September 0.3323 0.3226 0.3275
October 0.3286 0.3210 0.3248
November 0.3440 0.3289 0.3356
December 0.3454 0.3382 0.3418