YEARLY HIGH
282.5524 CLP
YEARLY LOW
224.6828 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.0824 CLP

2012 BRL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 282.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 224.6828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.8696 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.4727 to the December average rate of 229.4810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 282.5524 was down 6.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 301.8202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,063,809 CLP
2011 Average 7,229,959 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,617,070 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,446,739.19 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

284.8238
224.4498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 265.1419, compared to 235.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.1192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.1419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 15.4525 CLP (High: 250.9668 / Low: 235.5143). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9479 CLP (High: 282.3837 / Low: 277.4358).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.4525
February Spread (Stable) ±4.9479

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.9311 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 279.4727) against the same month in 2011 (average: 291.8304), the exchange rate shifted by -12.3577 (-4.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 279.4727
2011 Avg (January) 291.8304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 282.5524 276.0081 279.4727
February 282.3837 277.4358 279.7926
March 281.2667 266.0544 271.1751
April 267.7049 255.7371 262.2875
May 258.1131 246.2531 251.3564
June 254.7706 242.9564 246.7674
July 250.9668 235.5143 242.3785
August 239.9341 234.4242 237.2616
September 236.7194 231.4747 234.0299
October 237.7369 231.1880 234.2293
November 236.9286 226.9979 232.7565
December 234.1316 224.6828 229.4810