YEARLY HIGH
221.1379 CLP
YEARLY LOW
202.6521 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
210.4162 CLP

2012 WST to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 221.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 202.6521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4857 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.1012 to the December average rate of 208.7405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 221.1379 was down 2.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 226.8015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,105,689 CLP
2011 Average 1,041,099 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,013,261 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,428.72 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

216.8324
206.7364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 212.4155, compared to 208.4169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 212.4155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.4169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 13.8668 CLP (High: 216.5189 / Low: 202.6521). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4433 CLP (High: 210.1916 / Low: 206.7484).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.8668
December Spread (Stable) ±3.4433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 2.5515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 211.8517) against the same month in 2011 (average: 204.6110), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2407 (+3.54%).

2012 Avg (June) 211.8517
2011 Avg (June) 204.6110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.5189 202.6521 210.1012
February 215.3421 207.3600 211.1985
March 218.7450 211.4960 215.9911
April 216.9767 211.5430 213.5873
May 217.6837 205.0155 211.7632
June 221.1379 208.2714 211.8517
July 216.1165 204.8910 209.3002
August 212.2531 205.5661 208.0307
September 210.2022 203.1657 207.5777
October 210.0491 205.4091 207.6988
November 211.0357 205.6965 209.1533
December 210.1916 206.7484 208.7405