2012 TOP to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 296.4345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 268.4137.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0208 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.3372 to the December average rate of 274.4145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 296.4345 was down 4.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 309.8172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TOP to CLP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 285.1461, compared to 274.5801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5660 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 16.6180 CLP (High: 296.4345 / Low: 279.8165). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9727 CLP (High: 276.7184 / Low: 271.7457).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.8538 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 287.3372) against the same month in 2011 (average: 262.8296), the exchange rate shifted by +24.5077 (+9.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 296.4345 | 279.8165 | 287.3372 |
| February | 288.0679 | 280.1090 | 284.3768 |
| March | 292.0004 | 283.7855 | 287.8815 |
| April | 289.1478 | 282.6248 | 285.4733 |
| May | 290.7603 | 278.8964 | 283.4670 |
| June | 288.2088 | 279.0671 | 282.3409 |
| July | 282.3471 | 271.7979 | 276.4870 |
| August | 278.1147 | 271.4246 | 274.6684 |
| September | 275.5846 | 268.4137 | 272.2249 |
| October | 277.1941 | 268.8996 | 273.0225 |
| November | 283.2071 | 268.6488 | 276.6632 |
| December | 276.7184 | 271.7457 | 274.4145 |