YEARLY HIGH
317.3462 CLP
YEARLY LOW
243.0851 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
263.5176 CLP

2012 GHS to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 317.3462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 243.0851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.2611 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.1297 to the December average rate of 251.7638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 317.3462 was down 7.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 341.4502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,586,731 CLP
2011 Average 1,564,837 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,215,426 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371,305.38 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

301.0236
242.2966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 276.0587, compared to 250.9765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 276.0587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.9765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 35.9665 CLP (High: 317.3462 / Low: 281.3796). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0978 CLP (High: 253.8491 / Low: 249.7512).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.9665
December Spread (Stable) ±4.0978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.7901 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 296.1297) against the same month in 2011 (average: 325.3510), the exchange rate shifted by -29.2213 (-8.98%).

2012 Avg (January) 296.1297
2011 Avg (January) 325.3510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 317.3462 281.3796 296.1297
February 290.3008 277.9665 284.3396
March 291.1276 273.5533 279.3220
April 273.5533 260.8803 268.8429
May 274.8887 257.3655 264.2076
June 275.0178 258.1022 263.5107
July 258.4777 246.0284 251.8604
August 249.6885 243.0851 247.1905
September 250.8866 245.2053 248.5672
October 256.9234 248.3961 251.9174
November 257.7520 251.6133 254.5599
December 253.8491 249.7512 251.7638