YEARLY HIGH
73.6475 CLP
YEARLY LOW
65.6032 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.2029 CLP

2012 SBD to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 73.6475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 65.6032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0443 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.1783 to the December average rate of 67.2771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 73.6475 was up 7.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 68.7447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 368,237 CLP
2011 Average 317,635 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 328,016 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,221.43 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

72.5757
66.2160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 68.8751, compared to 67.5307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.8751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.5307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 5.0440 CLP (High: 71.7635 / Low: 66.7195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9207 CLP (High: 68.6472 / Low: 67.7266).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.0440
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 72.0457) against the same month in 2011 (average: 62.3699), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6758 (+15.51%).

2012 Avg (June) 72.0457
2011 Avg (June) 62.3699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.2036 66.9915 68.1783
February 69.1073 67.5959 68.2537
March 68.7800 67.0783 67.9999
April 68.6472 67.7266 68.1155
May 70.8237 67.4474 68.6575
June 73.6475 71.3756 72.0457
July 71.7635 66.7195 68.5312
August 68.6040 67.2748 68.0577
September 68.0386 65.7791 66.9170
October 68.0419 65.6032 66.7460
November 68.4087 66.8374 67.6554
December 67.8744 66.4518 67.2771