YEARLY HIGH
0.3451 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.3124 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3231 CLP

2012 LBP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.3451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.3124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3321 to the December average rate of 0.3171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3451 was down 2.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,725 CLP
2011 Average 1,605 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,562 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.48 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3376
0.3133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3271, compared to 0.3191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0252 CLP (High: 0.3451 / Low: 0.3199). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 CLP (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.3174).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3305) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+6.52%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3305
2011 Avg (May) 0.3102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3451 0.3227 0.3321
February 0.3242 0.3173 0.3196
March 0.3268 0.3181 0.3225
April 0.3247 0.3199 0.3225
May 0.3451 0.3199 0.3305
June 0.3439 0.3305 0.3355
July 0.3332 0.3208 0.3267
August 0.3216 0.3157 0.3196
September 0.3200 0.3124 0.3153
October 0.3206 0.3139 0.3163
November 0.3219 0.3174 0.3194
December 0.3199 0.3141 0.3171