YEARLY HIGH
3.3620 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.8955 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1344 BIF

2013 CLP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CLP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 3.3620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.8955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4664 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2071 to the December average rate of 2.9254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3620 was up 4.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,361,989 BIF
2012 Average 2,888,942 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,895,539 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466,449.70 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3684
2.8851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to BIF 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 3.2522, compared to 3.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2287 BIF (High: 3.3455 / Low: 3.1168). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0615 BIF (High: 2.9571 / Low: 2.8955).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2287
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0615

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 3.3281) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6194 (+22.87%).

2013 Avg (April) 3.3281
2012 Avg (April) 2.7087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3133 3.1752 3.2071
February 3.3413 3.2742 3.3177
March 3.3473 3.1887 3.2957
April 3.3620 3.2793 3.3281
May 3.3455 3.1168 3.2740
June 3.1498 3.0436 3.0908
July 3.1037 2.9827 3.0584
August 3.0366 2.9708 3.0033
September 3.0994 3.0096 3.0536
October 3.1152 3.0428 3.0788
November 3.0403 2.9073 2.9802
December 2.9571 2.8955 2.9254