YEARLY HIGH
0.5726 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.5077 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5288 CLP

2012 CDF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.5077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5489 to the December average rate of 0.5159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5726 was down 1.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,863 CLP
2011 Average 2,653 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,539 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.41 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5549
0.5094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5382, compared to 0.5193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0448 CLP (High: 0.5726 / Low: 0.5278). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 CLP (High: 0.5204 / Low: 0.5103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5489) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+1.77%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5489
2011 Avg (January) 0.5394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5726 0.5278 0.5489
February 0.5340 0.5178 0.5257
March 0.5359 0.5237 0.5301
April 0.5369 0.5212 0.5303
May 0.5649 0.5270 0.5434
June 0.5658 0.5386 0.5511
July 0.5474 0.5222 0.5333
August 0.5254 0.5143 0.5203
September 0.5200 0.5077 0.5132
October 0.5204 0.5103 0.5141
November 0.5241 0.5140 0.5188
December 0.5212 0.5111 0.5159