YEARLY HIGH
138.6218 CLP
YEARLY LOW
125.1846 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
129.6852 CLP

2012 SAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 138.6218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 125.1846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4372 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.4221 to the December average rate of 127.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 138.6218 was down 2.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 142.1969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 693,109 CLP
2011 Average 644,654 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 625,923 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,186.25 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

135.5241
125.6538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 131.3565, compared to 128.0139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.3565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.0139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.0191 CLP (High: 138.5110 / Low: 128.4919). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8603 CLP (High: 130.3682 / Low: 128.5079).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.0191
April Spread (Stable) ±1.8603

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 5.0911 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 133.4221) against the same month in 2011 (average: 130.4001), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0220 (+2.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 133.4221
2011 Avg (January) 130.4001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.6218 129.6291 133.4221
February 130.1775 127.4054 128.3310
March 131.2193 127.8037 129.5010
April 130.3682 128.5079 129.5084
May 138.5110 128.4919 132.6751
June 138.0744 132.6959 134.7016
July 133.6047 128.7227 131.0882
August 129.2463 126.7506 128.2452
September 128.2024 125.1846 126.4764
October 128.4376 125.8309 126.8090
November 129.1711 127.2903 128.1612
December 128.3551 126.2300 127.3032