2012 PGK to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PGK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PGK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 249.5017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 225.5310.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9706 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.7060 to the December average rate of 231.7878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 249.5017 was up 0.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 247.8300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PGK 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 236.4257, compared to 232.9091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5167 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 17.8365 CLP (High: 249.5017 / Low: 231.6651). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6361 CLP (High: 234.2951 / Low: 231.6590).
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 7.9584 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 240.1408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 192.9785), the exchange rate shifted by +47.1623 (+24.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 244.0721 | 233.6220 | 237.7060 |
| February | 236.5018 | 225.5310 | 229.7476 |
| March | 237.1233 | 229.3354 | 232.2525 |
| April | 240.1061 | 231.4603 | 235.7433 |
| May | 249.5017 | 231.6651 | 240.1408 |
| June | 248.7159 | 239.5449 | 242.9643 |
| July | 241.0051 | 234.5224 | 238.1484 |
| August | 235.5210 | 229.7966 | 233.0587 |
| September | 232.9659 | 227.3948 | 230.6768 |
| October | 234.2094 | 227.2345 | 230.8251 |
| November | 234.2951 | 231.6590 | 232.9576 |
| December | 234.5416 | 227.7507 | 231.7878 |