YEARLY HIGH
142.7775 CLP
YEARLY LOW
128.9257 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.5779 CLP

2012 QAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 142.7775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 128.9257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8518 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.4280 to the December average rate of 131.1304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 142.7775 was down 2.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 146.5019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 713,887 CLP
2011 Average 664,153 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 644,628 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,258.93 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

139.6014
129.4238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 135.3056, compared to 131.8502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.3056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.8502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.3250 CLP (High: 142.6770 / Low: 132.3520). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8518 CLP (High: 133.0448 / Low: 131.1931).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.3250
November Spread (Stable) ±1.8518

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 5.2412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 137.4280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.3421), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0859 (+2.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 137.4280
2011 Avg (January) 134.3421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.7775 133.5243 137.4280
February 134.0801 131.2266 132.1869
March 135.1640 131.6459 133.3989
April 134.2846 132.3712 133.4027
May 142.6770 132.3520 136.6638
June 142.2331 136.6831 138.7532
July 137.6269 132.5810 134.9953
August 133.1336 130.5520 132.0740
September 132.0350 128.9257 130.2719
October 132.2973 129.6109 130.6135
November 133.0448 131.1931 132.0163
December 132.2144 129.9740 131.1304