YEARLY HIGH
6.4131 PHP
YEARLY LOW
5.8363 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0807 PHP

2012 BOB to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 6.4131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 5.8363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5768 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3184 to the December average rate of 5.8706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4131 was down 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,066 PHP
2011 Average 31,072 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 29,181 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,884.14 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.3632
5.8259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 6.2141, compared to 5.9473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2673 PHP (High: 6.3194 / Low: 6.0522). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0748 PHP (High: 5.9111 / Low: 5.8363).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2673
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0748

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1596 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.3184) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3255), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-0.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.3184
2011 Avg (January) 6.3255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4131 6.2032 6.3184
February 6.2431 6.1311 6.1859
March 6.2578 6.1630 6.2126
April 6.2242 6.1238 6.1879
May 6.3614 6.1229 6.2142
June 6.3194 6.0522 6.1656
July 6.0695 5.9588 6.0060
August 6.0784 5.9655 6.0252
September 6.0341 5.9249 5.9770
October 5.9774 5.8809 5.9241
November 5.9152 5.8390 5.8810
December 5.9111 5.8363 5.8706