YEARLY HIGH
5.6335 CLP
YEARLY LOW
4.8965 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2381 CLP

2012 XPF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.6335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 4.8965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7371 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4047 to the December average rate of 5.2443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.6335 was down 6.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,168 CLP
2011 Average 28,174 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 24,482 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,685.38 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4458
4.9532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 5.3506, compared to 5.1256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3370 CLP (High: 5.2975 / Low: 4.9605). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1102 CLP (High: 5.1784 / Low: 5.0682).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3370
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1102

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 0.2327 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.4047) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.4632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0585 (-1.07%).

2012 Avg (January) 5.4047
2011 Avg (January) 5.4632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6335 5.3091 5.4047
February 5.4150 5.2637 5.3320
March 5.4437 5.3016 5.3716
April 5.4437 5.3068 5.3547
May 5.4464 5.2674 5.3402
June 5.3874 5.2504 5.3003
July 5.2975 4.9605 5.0676
August 5.0787 4.8965 4.9942
September 5.1784 5.0682 5.1109
October 5.2411 5.1162 5.1700
November 5.2275 5.1066 5.1666
December 5.3102 5.1607 5.2443