YEARLY HIGH
120.9843 CLP
YEARLY LOW
109.3907 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.2700 CLP

2012 VEF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 120.9843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 109.3907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5936 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.5111 to the December average rate of 111.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 120.9843 was down 2.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 124.1701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 604,922 CLP
2011 Average 562,726 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 546,953 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,968.13 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

118.3468
109.7780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 114.7098, compared to 111.8301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.7098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.8301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.8557 CLP (High: 120.9843 / Low: 112.1286). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6256 CLP (High: 113.8726 / Low: 112.2469).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.8557
April Spread (Stable) ±1.6256

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 4.4448 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 115.8623) against the same month in 2011 (average: 108.8733), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9890 (+6.42%).

2012 Avg (May) 115.8623
2011 Avg (May) 108.8733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.9691 113.1492 116.5111
February 113.6284 111.2562 112.0663
March 114.6183 111.6475 113.0904
April 113.8726 112.2469 113.0959
May 120.9843 112.1286 115.8623
June 120.6198 115.9243 117.6328
July 116.7056 112.4762 114.5027
August 112.9470 110.7532 112.0351
September 112.0231 109.3907 110.4921
October 112.2305 109.9443 110.7818
November 112.8675 111.1485 111.9590
December 112.1604 110.2262 111.2102