2012 PEN to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |