2012 ZAR to CLP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ZAR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ZAR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 64.5785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 53.2923.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2862 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.4675 to the December average rate of 55.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 64.5785 was down 12.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 73.4522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ZAR 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 62.0845, compared to 56.6656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4189 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.6714 CLP (High: 61.6339 / Low: 57.9625). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3241 CLP (High: 64.5785 / Low: 63.2544).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4375 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 63.8840) against the same month in 2011 (average: 69.3991), the exchange rate shifted by -5.5151 (-7.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.2100 | 61.6101 | 62.4675 |
| February | 64.4292 | 62.0015 | 62.8710 |
| March | 64.5785 | 63.2544 | 63.8840 |
| April | 63.9479 | 60.9737 | 62.0513 |
| May | 62.7178 | 60.0474 | 61.0630 |
| June | 61.1325 | 59.5389 | 60.1704 |
| July | 61.6339 | 57.9625 | 59.6417 |
| August | 59.1983 | 56.7556 | 58.2230 |
| September | 58.4594 | 56.3964 | 57.3150 |
| October | 56.7681 | 53.2923 | 54.8774 |
| November | 55.6037 | 53.3895 | 54.5922 |
| December | 56.5337 | 53.8684 | 55.3442 |