YEARLY HIGH
319.2616 CLP
YEARLY LOW
271.6550 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.4463 CLP

2012 GEL to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 319.2616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 271.6550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.6066 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.7177 to the December average rate of 287.7009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 319.2616 was down 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 319.5241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,596,308 CLP
2011 Average 1,435,521 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,358,275 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238,033.22 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

312.7095
270.9655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 299.4697, compared to 283.4228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 299.4697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.4228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 23.1935 CLP (High: 319.2616 / Low: 296.0681). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7316 CLP (High: 290.5472 / Low: 287.8155).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.1935
November Spread (Stable) ±2.7316

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 22.5873 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.5873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 306.1725) against the same month in 2011 (average: 279.0678), the exchange rate shifted by +27.1047 (+9.71%).

2012 Avg (May) 306.1725
2011 Avg (May) 279.0678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 311.3038 291.3238 299.7177
February 297.1143 286.1997 290.3182
March 298.8024 289.2847 294.3217
April 300.2777 292.8517 297.0572
May 319.2616 296.0681 306.1725
June 317.7250 305.0013 309.2308
July 300.8402 279.3291 286.6435
August 280.6149 275.5104 278.6430
September 278.0957 271.6550 274.4441
October 290.6194 272.6824 283.8812
November 290.5472 287.8155 289.2242
December 289.9849 284.6164 287.7009