YEARLY HIGH
192.7496 CLP
YEARLY LOW
177.7486 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.3315 CLP

2012 PEN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 192.7496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 177.7486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0010 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.7499 to the December average rate of 186.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 192.7496 was down 0.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 194.5522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 963,748 CLP
2011 Average 877,956 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 888,743 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,004.86 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

189.8441
178.3338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 184.1564, compared to 184.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.1564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 12.1760 CLP (High: 192.7496 / Low: 180.5736). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8794 CLP (High: 186.4652 / Low: 183.5859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.1760
November Spread (Stable) ±2.8794

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 6.4570 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 185.7499) against the same month in 2011 (average: 175.3563), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3936 (+5.93%).

2012 Avg (January) 185.7499
2011 Avg (January) 175.3563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.7496 180.5736 185.7499
February 181.4618 177.7486 179.2930
March 183.9476 179.3256 181.7364
April 184.3526 180.3609 182.7520
May 191.8325 182.4905 186.5222
June 191.1935 186.8522 188.8849
July 188.3967 183.8411 186.4663
August 185.1139 181.4355 183.7648
September 184.7053 180.8175 182.2234
October 186.6159 181.9458 183.6206
November 186.4652 183.5859 184.9612
December 188.2099 184.6989 186.0036