YEARLY HIGH
0.0188 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0155 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0169 ZAR

2012 CLP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CLP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0160 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0188 was up 12.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0167, 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 18,764 ZAR
2011 Average 14,998 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,485 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,279.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0186
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to ZAR 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 ZAR (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0155).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0182) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+16.65%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0182
2011 Avg (October) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0156 0.0160
February 0.0161 0.0155 0.0159
March 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157
April 0.0164 0.0156 0.0161
May 0.0167 0.0159 0.0164
June 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
July 0.0173 0.0162 0.0168
August 0.0176 0.0169 0.0172
September 0.0177 0.0171 0.0174
October 0.0188 0.0176 0.0182
November 0.0187 0.0180 0.0183
December 0.0186 0.0177 0.0181