2012 BOB to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BOB to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BOB to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 75.5100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 67.3149.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1950 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5772 to the December average rate of 68.3316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 75.5100 was down 2.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 77.2402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BOB to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 71.3475, compared to 68.7519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5956 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.9477 CLP (High: 74.6837 / Low: 69.7359). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9227 CLP (High: 69.2888 / Low: 68.3661).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 2.7860 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 72.5772) against the same month in 2011 (average: 69.9743), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6029 (+3.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.5100 | 70.6033 | 72.5772 |
| February | 70.6582 | 69.3501 | 69.7912 |
| March | 71.1867 | 69.6009 | 70.3657 |
| April | 71.0168 | 70.0015 | 70.4616 |
| May | 74.6837 | 69.7359 | 72.0357 |
| June | 75.1191 | 71.5014 | 72.8536 |
| July | 71.9883 | 69.1507 | 70.4860 |
| August | 69.3378 | 68.0310 | 68.8789 |
| September | 68.9811 | 67.3149 | 67.9785 |
| October | 68.9732 | 67.5251 | 68.0674 |
| November | 69.2888 | 68.3661 | 68.7694 |
| December | 68.9188 | 67.8028 | 68.3316 |