YEARLY HIGH
156.8345 CLP
YEARLY LOW
141.3437 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.5249 CLP

2012 PLN to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 156.8345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 141.3437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4908 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.6305 to the December average rate of 152.9600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 156.8345 was down 10.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 175.7795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,136,690 CLP
2011 Average 3,269,583 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,826,874 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309,816.00 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

156.2517
143.3919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 150.6244, compared to 148.4254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.6244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 8.4835 CLP (High: 152.6854 / Low: 144.2019). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6349 CLP (High: 151.4117 / Low: 148.7768).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.4835
October Spread (Stable) ±2.6349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.4572 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 155.1800) against the same month in 2011 (average: 167.1640), the exchange rate shifted by -11.9839 (-7.17%).

2012 Avg (March) 155.1800
2011 Avg (March) 167.1640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.6854 144.2019 147.6305
February 156.7722 149.9403 152.1373
March 156.8345 152.5382 155.1800
April 156.7395 151.4449 153.0122
May 153.8233 146.2675 148.5551
June 149.5099 144.8494 147.2315
July 149.5222 141.3437 144.4636
August 147.8666 143.1148 145.8023
September 152.1373 144.1233 147.8705
October 151.4117 148.7768 150.2761
November 152.2685 146.1744 149.1800
December 155.9675 149.5105 152.9600