YEARLY HIGH
519.8527 CLP
YEARLY LOW
469.4733 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
486.3408 CLP

2012 CUC to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CUC to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 519.8527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 469.4733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.3794 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 500.3528 to the December average rate of 477.4282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 519.8527 was down 2.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 533.2669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,599,264 CLP
2011 Average 2,417,588 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,347,366 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,897.16 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

508.2395
471.2317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUC 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 492.6095, compared to 480.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 492.6095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 480.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 37.5699 CLP (High: 519.4370 / Low: 481.8672). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9796 CLP (High: 488.9034 / Low: 481.9238).

May Spread (Volatile) ±37.5699
April Spread (Stable) ±6.9796

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 19.0930 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 500.3528) against the same month in 2011 (average: 489.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3475 (+2.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 500.3528
2011 Avg (January) 489.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 519.8527 486.1286 500.3528
February 488.1788 477.7881 481.2597
March 492.1052 479.2831 485.6591
April 488.9034 481.9238 485.6778
May 519.4370 481.8672 497.5523
June 517.7997 497.6428 505.1555
July 501.0375 482.7507 491.6169
August 484.7529 475.3610 480.8933
September 480.7626 469.4733 474.3157
October 481.6725 471.8850 475.5475
November 484.4438 477.3580 480.6313
December 481.3676 473.2175 477.4282