YEARLY HIGH
0.8670 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.7576 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7981 CLP

2012 RWF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.7576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1095 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8331 to the December average rate of 0.7666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8670 was down 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,335 CLP
2011 Average 4,051 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,788 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.28 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8421
0.7592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.8173, compared to 0.7789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0593 CLP (High: 0.8591 / Low: 0.7998). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 CLP (High: 0.7802 / Low: 0.7664).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8331) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+1.28%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8331
2011 Avg (January) 0.8225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8670 0.8086 0.8331
February 0.8118 0.7916 0.8009
March 0.8175 0.7956 0.8053
April 0.8123 0.7949 0.8049
May 0.8591 0.7998 0.8243
June 0.8574 0.8217 0.8352
July 0.8308 0.7911 0.8075
August 0.7925 0.7766 0.7864
September 0.7864 0.7610 0.7731
October 0.7765 0.7596 0.7661
November 0.7802 0.7664 0.7736
December 0.7759 0.7576 0.7666