YEARLY HIGH
249.5017 CLP
YEARLY LOW
225.5310 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.6674 CLP

2012 PGK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 249.5017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 225.5310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9706 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.7060 to the December average rate of 231.7878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 249.5017 was up 0.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 247.8300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,247,508 CLP
2011 Average 1,035,434 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,127,655 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,853.17 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

244.2859
228.4259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 236.4257, compared to 232.9091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.4257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.9091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 17.8365 CLP (High: 249.5017 / Low: 231.6651). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6361 CLP (High: 234.2951 / Low: 231.6590).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.8365
November Spread (Stable) ±2.6361

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 7.9584 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 240.1408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 192.9785), the exchange rate shifted by +47.1623 (+24.44%).

2012 Avg (May) 240.1408
2011 Avg (May) 192.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.0721 233.6220 237.7060
February 236.5018 225.5310 229.7476
March 237.1233 229.3354 232.2525
April 240.1061 231.4603 235.7433
May 249.5017 231.6651 240.1408
June 248.7159 239.5449 242.9643
July 241.0051 234.5224 238.1484
August 235.5210 229.7966 233.0587
September 232.9659 227.3948 230.6768
October 234.2094 227.2345 230.8251
November 234.2951 231.6590 232.9576
December 234.5416 227.7507 231.7878