YEARLY HIGH
259.9264 CLP
YEARLY LOW
234.7366 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.1704 CLP

2012 BBD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 259.9264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 234.7366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1897 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.1764 to the December average rate of 238.7141, 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 259.9264 was down 2.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 266.6335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,299,632 CLP
2011 Average 1,208,794 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,173,683 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,948.58 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

254.1197
235.6159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 246.3048, compared to 240.0361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.3048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 240.0361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.7849 CLP (High: 259.7185 / Low: 240.9336). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4898 CLP (High: 244.4517 / Low: 240.9619).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.7849
April Spread (Stable) ±3.4898

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 9.5465 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 250.1764) against the same month in 2011 (average: 244.5026), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6738 (+2.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 250.1764
2011 Avg (January) 244.5026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 259.9264 243.0643 250.1764
February 244.0894 238.8940 240.6299
March 246.0526 239.6415 242.8296
April 244.4517 240.9619 242.8389
May 259.7185 240.9336 248.7762
June 258.8998 248.8214 252.5778
July 250.5188 241.3753 245.8084
August 242.3765 237.6805 240.4466
September 240.3813 234.7366 237.1578
October 240.8363 235.9425 237.7738
November 242.2219 238.6790 240.3156
December 240.6838 236.6087 238.7141