YEARLY HIGH
64.5785 CLP
YEARLY LOW
53.2923 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.3751 CLP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,228,925 CLP
2011 Average 3,340,206 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,664,616 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 564,308.59 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

64.8132
53.6630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.0845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.6656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6714
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3241

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 63.8840
2011 Avg (March) 69.3991

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