YEARLY HIGH
68.9807 PHP
YEARLY LOW
64.8287 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.9018 PHP

2012 GBP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 68.9807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 64.8287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1520 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.5618 to the December average rate of 66.1755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 68.9807 was down 3.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.5906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 344,903 PHP
2011 Average 347,183 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 324,144 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,759.95 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

68.6194
65.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 67.6453, compared to 66.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.6453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.1243 PHP (High: 67.0522 / Low: 64.9279). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2126 PHP (High: 66.0413 / Low: 64.8287).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.1243
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 68.2733) against the same month in 2011 (average: 70.6870), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4137 (-3.41%).

2012 Avg (April) 68.2733
2011 Avg (April) 70.6870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.4120 66.8208 67.5618
February 68.2471 66.8958 67.4287
March 68.5649 66.6506 67.8546
April 68.9807 67.7284 68.2733
May 68.8906 67.1381 68.3219
June 67.1697 65.7934 66.4313
July 66.0413 64.8287 65.3467
August 67.0522 64.9279 66.1132
September 67.9361 66.4316 67.1746
October 67.3136 65.9993 66.5383
November 66.4623 65.2199 65.6015
December 66.8385 65.3727 66.1755