YEARLY HIGH
0.5776 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.5216 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5404 CLP

2012 KPW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.5216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5559 to the December average rate of 0.5305, 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 0.5776 was down 84.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.8337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,888 CLP
2011 Average 16,516 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,608 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.89 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5647
0.5236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.5473, compared to 0.5334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0417 CLP (High: 0.5772 / Low: 0.5354). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 CLP (High: 0.5432 / Low: 0.5355).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5559) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4181), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8622 (-83.74%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5559
2011 Avg (January) 3.4181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5776 0.5401 0.5559
February 0.5424 0.5309 0.5347
March 0.5468 0.5325 0.5396
April 0.5432 0.5355 0.5396
May 0.5772 0.5354 0.5528
June 0.5753 0.5529 0.5613
July 0.5567 0.5364 0.5462
August 0.5386 0.5282 0.5343
September 0.5342 0.5216 0.5270
October 0.5352 0.5243 0.5284
November 0.5383 0.5304 0.5340
December 0.5349 0.5258 0.5305