YEARLY HIGH
0.4502 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.4190 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4318 CLP

2012 KRW to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.4190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4379 to the December average rate of 0.4439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4502 was down 1.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,251,169 CLP
2011 Average 2,182,593 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,094,807 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,361.25 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4461
0.4201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.4315, compared to 0.4322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0177 CLP (High: 0.4496 / Low: 0.4319). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 CLP (High: 0.4316 / Low: 0.4261).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4439) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-1.38%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4439
2011 Avg (December) 0.4501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4496 0.4319 0.4379
February 0.4342 0.4256 0.4285
March 0.4375 0.4278 0.4312
April 0.4316 0.4261 0.4278
May 0.4403 0.4239 0.4297
June 0.4395 0.4279 0.4338
July 0.4403 0.4242 0.4303
August 0.4293 0.4211 0.4248
September 0.4263 0.4190 0.4222
October 0.4404 0.4244 0.4300
November 0.4460 0.4394 0.4419
December 0.4502 0.4409 0.4439