YEARLY HIGH
0.2850 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.2612 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2707 CLP

2012 COP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.2850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.2612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2707 to the December average rate of 0.2664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2850 was up 3.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 COP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,425,228 CLP
2011 Average 1,308,165 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,306,137 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,090.86 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2839
0.2611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2749, compared to 0.2665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0116 CLP (High: 0.2811 / Low: 0.2695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 CLP (High: 0.2655 / Low: 0.2623).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2820) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+7.00%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2820
2011 Avg (June) 0.2635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2736 0.2682 0.2707
February 0.2723 0.2678 0.2700
March 0.2778 0.2708 0.2752
April 0.2765 0.2719 0.2741
May 0.2842 0.2736 0.2772
June 0.2850 0.2793 0.2820
July 0.2811 0.2695 0.2755
August 0.2705 0.2628 0.2664
September 0.2646 0.2612 0.2630
October 0.2655 0.2623 0.2635
November 0.2664 0.2623 0.2640
December 0.2710 0.2635 0.2664