YEARLY HIGH
0.8297 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6533 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7373 GMD

2012 PHP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.8297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1764 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6808 to the December average rate of 0.7567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8297 was up 19.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 207,424 GMD
2011 Average 162,724 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 163,328 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,096.44 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8221
0.6679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to GMD 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 0.7048, compared to 0.7698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1032 GMD (High: 0.8273 / Low: 0.7242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 GMD (High: 0.8044 / Low: 0.7844).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1032
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0563 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.8093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1392 (+20.78%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.8093
2011 Avg (October) 0.6700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7044 0.6533 0.6808
February 0.7255 0.6876 0.7116
March 0.7240 0.6880 0.7115
April 0.7120 0.6768 0.6938
May 0.7174 0.6924 0.7076
June 0.7455 0.6925 0.7232
July 0.7611 0.7380 0.7507
August 0.7949 0.7417 0.7568
September 0.8044 0.7844 0.7924
October 0.8297 0.7896 0.8093
November 0.8273 0.7242 0.7530
December 0.7932 0.7242 0.7567