YEARLY HIGH
1865.2168 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1672.8249 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1736.1768 CLP

2012 KWD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1865.2168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 1672.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 192.3919 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1795.0396 to the December average rate of 1696.6136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1865.2168 was down 3.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 1924.9498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,326,084 CLP
2011 Average 8,744,307 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 8,364,124 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 961,959.73 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1814.3509
1675.5617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 1767.2871, compared to 1705.0666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.2205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1767.2871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1705.0666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 115.6970 CLP (High: 1865.2168 / Low: 1749.5198). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.0533 CLP (High: 1715.9994 / Low: 1691.9462).

January Spread (Volatile) ±115.6970
November Spread (Stable) ±24.0533

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 61.2792 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.2792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1795.0396) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1740.5462), the exchange rate shifted by +54.4934 (+3.13%).

2012 Avg (January) 1795.0396
2011 Avg (January) 1740.5462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1865.2168 1749.5198 1795.0396
February 1759.1648 1720.4759 1733.7604
March 1769.2462 1725.3165 1743.8157
April 1757.8802 1732.5479 1745.9387
May 1849.9853 1735.0327 1782.3831
June 1842.8897 1777.6384 1802.7851
July 1792.9143 1712.1148 1746.2830
August 1719.6773 1682.5745 1704.2912
September 1704.7594 1672.8249 1687.1274
October 1712.8327 1679.1028 1692.0276
November 1715.9994 1691.9462 1704.0565
December 1709.6693 1681.6363 1696.6136