YEARLY HIGH
1.0263 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.8917 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9533 CLP

2012 XAF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.8917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1346 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9843 to the December average rate of 0.9544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0263 was down 5.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,131 CLP
2011 Average 5,088 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 4,458 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673.01 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9918
0.9013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.9739, compared to 0.9327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0615 CLP (High: 0.9642 / Low: 0.9026). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 CLP (High: 0.9428 / Low: 0.9209).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0615
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9843) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.34%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9843
2011 Avg (January) 0.9810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0263 0.9671 0.9843
February 0.9864 0.9592 0.9705
March 0.9911 0.9643 0.9780
April 0.9911 0.9658 0.9746
May 0.9848 0.9585 0.9708
June 0.9830 0.9557 0.9651
July 0.9642 0.9026 0.9217
August 0.9223 0.8917 0.9088
September 0.9428 0.9209 0.9307
October 0.9536 0.9316 0.9406
November 0.9511 0.9291 0.9401
December 0.9669 0.9391 0.9544