YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0252 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0260 PHP

2012 SOS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0267 to the December average rate of 0.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0272 was down 2.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136 PHP
2011 Average 134 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 126 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.07 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0269
0.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0264, compared to 0.0256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0013 PHP (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PHP (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0253).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0265) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.79%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0265
2011 Avg (May) 0.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0271 0.0263 0.0267
February 0.0265 0.0259 0.0262
March 0.0266 0.0262 0.0264
April 0.0265 0.0259 0.0263
May 0.0272 0.0259 0.0265
June 0.0272 0.0259 0.0264
July 0.0261 0.0256 0.0258
August 0.0262 0.0255 0.0259
September 0.0259 0.0255 0.0257
October 0.0257 0.0254 0.0255
November 0.0256 0.0253 0.0255
December 0.0256 0.0252 0.0254