YEARLY HIGH
29.3984 PHP
YEARLY LOW
25.8891 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.7324 PHP

2012 BAM to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 29.3984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 25.8891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5094 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7081 to the December average rate of 27.4796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.3984 was down 9.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.5768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,992 PHP
2011 Average 153,927 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 129,445 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,546.89 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.1901
26.0478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 28.4269, compared to 27.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.2384 PHP (High: 27.1275 / Low: 25.8891). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3646 PHP (High: 27.6017 / Low: 27.2371).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2384
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3646

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 28.8177) against the same month in 2011 (average: 30.4180), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6003 (-5.26%).

2012 Avg (February) 28.8177
2011 Avg (February) 30.4180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.1129 28.3573 28.7081
February 29.3984 28.4496 28.8177
March 29.2746 28.5376 28.9282
April 29.2293 28.4830 28.6767
May 28.4883 27.4882 28.0605
June 27.7541 26.9061 27.3700
July 27.1275 25.8891 26.3097
August 27.1529 26.0034 26.6391
September 27.8508 26.8821 27.4183
October 27.6017 27.2371 27.4380
November 27.2522 26.6756 26.9428
December 27.8108 27.0507 27.4796