YEARLY HIGH
42.4284 STD
YEARLY LOW
35.4937 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3614 STD

2012 CLP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CLP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 42.4284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 35.4937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9347 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9573 to the December average rate of 39.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.4284 was up 7.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.4386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,428,386 STD
2011 Average 36,510,193 STD
Yearly Trough Low 35,493,679 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,934,707.70 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.2580
37.5663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP to STD 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 38.2290, compared to 40.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.1570 STD (High: 38.6507 / Low: 35.4937). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0157 STD (High: 39.0741 / Low: 38.0584).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1570
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9710 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 41.8670) against the same month in 2011 (average: 36.7830), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0840 (+13.82%).

2012 Avg (August) 41.8670
2011 Avg (August) 36.7830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6507 35.4937 37.9573
February 39.0741 38.0584 38.5506
March 39.0812 37.6850 38.2480
April 38.9507 37.6850 38.3880
May 38.8430 36.8256 38.0788
June 38.9618 36.9614 38.1512
July 41.7328 38.8130 40.3236
August 42.4284 41.4013 41.8670
September 42.4060 40.4875 41.3741
October 41.4772 39.3647 40.4031
November 40.2537 39.1255 39.7572
December 39.8205 38.7611 39.2376