YEARLY HIGH
6.7465 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.5370 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0968 CLP

2012 JPY to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.7465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.5370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2094 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5019 to the December average rate of 5.6996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.7465 was down 2.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.9440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,373,231 CLP
2011 Average 3,037,691 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,768,507 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 604,724.04 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.5821
5.6193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 6.1844, compared to 6.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6012 CLP (High: 6.6176 / Low: 6.0164). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1165 CLP (High: 6.0793 / Low: 5.9628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1165

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.5019) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.9222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5797 (+9.79%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.5019
2011 Avg (January) 5.9222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7465 6.3096 6.5019
February 6.4108 5.9319 6.1292
March 6.0763 5.7640 5.8870
April 6.0556 5.8485 5.9720
May 6.6176 6.0164 6.2434
June 6.6339 6.2201 6.3729
July 6.3107 6.1529 6.2225
August 6.1948 6.0505 6.1103
September 6.1388 5.9790 6.0671
October 6.0793 5.9628 6.0199
November 6.0816 5.7906 5.9357
December 5.8703 5.5370 5.6996