2013 BOB to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4581 PHP

YEARLY LOW

5.7843 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1125 PHP

2013 BOB to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 6.4581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 5.7843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6737 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8299 to the December average rate of 6.3927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.4581 was up 0.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.4131, 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 32,290 PHP

2012 Average 30,402 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 28,922 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,368.70 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.4502

5.7602

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 5.9089, compared to 6.3161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.3430 PHP (High: 6.3423 / Low: 5.9993). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 PHP (High: 5.8341 / Low: 5.7843).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3430

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0932 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 6.3520) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3268 (+5.42%).

2013 Avg (August) 6.3520

2012 Avg (August) 6.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.8761	5.7985	5.8299
February	5.8341	5.7843	5.8177
March	5.8737	5.7929	5.8289
April	5.9322	5.8459	5.8954
May	6.0601	5.8160	5.9082
June	6.3423	5.9993	6.1731
July	6.3226	6.2456	6.2752
August	6.4581	6.2810	6.3520
September	6.4465	6.2285	6.3333
October	6.2763	6.2184	6.2402
November	6.3686	6.2399	6.3034
December	6.4447	6.3221	6.3927