YEARLY HIGH
0.2184 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1751 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1947 ZAR

2012 PHP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.1751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1839 to the December average rate of 0.2104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2184 was up 11.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1955, 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 54,609 ZAR
2011 Average 41,912 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 43,786 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,822.88 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2179
0.1736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ZAR 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 0.1851, compared to 0.2043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0140 ZAR (High: 0.2142 / Low: 0.2002). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ZAR (High: 0.1794 / Low: 0.1752).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2104) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+12.16%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2104
2011 Avg (December) 0.1875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1858 0.1810 0.1839
February 0.1821 0.1751 0.1795
March 0.1794 0.1752 0.1773
April 0.1869 0.1777 0.1835
May 0.1962 0.1831 0.1899
June 0.1993 0.1922 0.1964
July 0.2026 0.1945 0.1968
August 0.2005 0.1932 0.1964
September 0.2006 0.1962 0.1984
October 0.2142 0.2002 0.2094
November 0.2178 0.2101 0.2142
December 0.2184 0.2064 0.2104