YEARLY HIGH
66.9245 CLP
YEARLY LOW
60.5532 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.6964 CLP

2012 HKD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 66.9245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 60.5532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3713 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.4517 to the December average rate of 61.6014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.9245 was down 2.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 68.4973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,673,114 CLP
2011 Average 1,552,860 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,513,831 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,282.51 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

65.4976
60.7750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 63.4727, compared to 61.9201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.4727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.9201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.8217 CLP (High: 66.9086 / Low: 62.0869). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9131 CLP (High: 62.5043 / Low: 61.5912).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.8217
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9131

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 2.3939 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 64.4517) against the same month in 2011 (average: 62.8528), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5988 (+2.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 64.4517
2011 Avg (January) 62.8528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.9245 62.6791 64.4517
February 62.9481 61.6059 62.0578
March 63.3860 61.7857 62.5665
April 62.9923 62.0648 62.5703
May 66.9086 62.0869 64.0861
June 66.7216 64.1362 65.1041
July 64.5912 62.2599 63.3893
August 62.5100 61.2902 62.0009
September 61.9804 60.5532 61.1685
October 62.1498 60.8803 61.3488
November 62.5043 61.5912 62.0116
December 62.1116 61.0596 61.6014