YEARLY HIGH
0.1818 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.1635 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1738 KES

2012 CLP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CLP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1721 to the December average rate of 0.1801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1818 was down 12.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2073, 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 181,822 KES
2011 Average 183,701 KES
Yearly Trough Low 163,504 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,317.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1813
0.1666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to KES 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 0.1706, compared to 0.1770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0124 KES (High: 0.1759 / Low: 0.1635). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KES (High: 0.1727 / Low: 0.1700).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1801) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+7.63%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1801
2011 Avg (December) 0.1673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1759 0.1635 0.1721
February 0.1749 0.1705 0.1726
March 0.1733 0.1680 0.1707
April 0.1727 0.1700 0.1711
May 0.1726 0.1658 0.1694
June 0.1700 0.1652 0.1678
July 0.1747 0.1680 0.1713
August 0.1767 0.1736 0.1748
September 0.1815 0.1752 0.1785
October 0.1804 0.1769 0.1790
November 0.1797 0.1767 0.1781
December 0.1818 0.1784 0.1801