YEARLY HIGH
4.5636 CLP
YEARLY LOW
3.5632 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8225 CLP

2012 LKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.5636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 3.5632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0004 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3945 to the December average rate of 3.7268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5636 was down 5.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.8413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,818 CLP
2011 Average 21,872 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 17,816 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,002.09 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4735
3.5260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 3.9696, compared to 3.6754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3862 CLP (High: 4.2858 / Low: 3.8997). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0520 CLP (High: 3.7120 / Low: 3.6600).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3862
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0520

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 0.2937 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.3945) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.4114), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0169 (-0.38%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.3945
2011 Avg (January) 4.4114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5636 4.2696 4.3945
February 4.2858 3.8997 4.1008
March 4.0569 3.6935 3.8667
April 3.8659 3.6813 3.7762
May 3.9373 3.7372 3.8500
June 3.9594 3.7468 3.8291
July 3.7828 3.6575 3.7045
August 3.6785 3.6041 3.6417
September 3.6652 3.5632 3.6050
October 3.7120 3.6600 3.6850
November 3.7287 3.6626 3.6892
December 3.7794 3.6812 3.7268