YEARLY HIGH
0.9675 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.7739 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8622 PHP

2012 AFN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.9675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.7739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1936 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9443 to the December average rate of 0.7968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9675 was down 6.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,838 PHP
2011 Average 4,901 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,870 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.98 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9601
0.7712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PHP 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 0.8957, compared to 0.8288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0639 PHP (High: 0.9264 / Low: 0.8625). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 PHP (High: 0.8740 / Low: 0.8614).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0639
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0582 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9443) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0831 (-8.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9443
2011 Avg (January) 1.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9675 0.9237 0.9443
February 0.9264 0.8625 0.8862
March 0.8925 0.8657 0.8866
April 0.8887 0.8732 0.8832
May 0.9063 0.8725 0.8883
June 0.9010 0.8725 0.8854
July 0.8740 0.8614 0.8671
August 0.8780 0.8604 0.8699
September 0.8704 0.8212 0.8471
October 0.8208 0.7960 0.8049
November 0.7984 0.7739 0.7869
December 0.8042 0.7852 0.7968