YEARLY HIGH
0.3597 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3038 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3252 SCR

2012 PHP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.3597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0559 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3188 to the December average rate of 0.3192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3597 was up 13.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3176, 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 89,920 SCR
2011 Average 71,897 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 75,953 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,966.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3506
0.3085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SCR 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 0.3287, compared to 0.3216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0300 SCR (High: 0.3374 / Low: 0.3074). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SCR (High: 0.3216 / Low: 0.3180).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3471) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0609 (+21.26%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3471
2011 Avg (July) 0.2863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3315 0.3038 0.3188
February 0.3353 0.3234 0.3284
March 0.3329 0.3188 0.3288
April 0.3362 0.3226 0.3288
May 0.3396 0.3226 0.3294
June 0.3475 0.3276 0.3380
July 0.3597 0.3334 0.3471
August 0.3374 0.3074 0.3154
September 0.3141 0.3092 0.3120
October 0.3196 0.3127 0.3167
November 0.3227 0.3171 0.3195
December 0.3216 0.3180 0.3192