YEARLY HIGH
7.2259 CLP
YEARLY LOW
6.3287 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6002 CLP

2012 LRD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.2259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 6.3287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8973 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8844 to the December average rate of 6.5318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.2259 was down 2.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.4291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,130 CLP
2011 Average 33,552 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 31,643 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,486.45 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.9302
6.3810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.6886, compared to 6.5118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6302 CLP (High: 7.2259 / Low: 6.5957). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1342 CLP (High: 6.6586 / Low: 6.5244).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6302
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1342

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 0.3129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.8844) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.8239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0605 (+0.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.8844
2011 Avg (January) 6.8239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2259 6.5957 6.8844
February 6.6937 6.5004 6.5715
March 6.7350 6.4706 6.6098
April 6.6586 6.5244 6.5865
May 6.9596 6.5139 6.7027
June 6.9772 6.6553 6.7764
July 6.7461 6.4551 6.5904
August 6.5699 6.4277 6.4947
September 6.4980 6.3287 6.4267
October 6.6590 6.3811 6.5033
November 6.6164 6.4578 6.5239
December 6.6153 6.4492 6.5318