YEARLY HIGH
1.1215 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.9744 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0497 XAF

2012 CLP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CLP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 1.1215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1471 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0163 to the December average rate of 1.0479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1215 was up 4.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0693, 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 1,121,480 XAF
2011 Average 983,646 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 974,393 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,087.36 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1089
1.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to XAF 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 1.0270, compared to 1.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0707 XAF (High: 1.1079 / Low: 1.0371). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 XAF (High: 1.0734 / Low: 1.0486).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0707
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.1005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+12.36%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.1005
2011 Avg (August) 0.9794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0341 0.9744 1.0163
February 1.0425 1.0137 1.0304
March 1.0370 1.0090 1.0226
April 1.0354 1.0090 1.0261
May 1.0433 1.0154 1.0301
June 1.0464 1.0173 1.0362
July 1.1079 1.0371 1.0853
August 1.1215 1.0843 1.1005
September 1.0859 1.0606 1.0745
October 1.0734 1.0486 1.0632
November 1.0763 1.0514 1.0637
December 1.0649 1.0342 1.0479