YEARLY HIGH
4.8441 PHP
YEARLY LOW
4.1841 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4087 PHP

2013 LSL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 4.1841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6600 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6463 to the December average rate of 4.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.8441 was down 14.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.6869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,221 PHP
2012 Average 25,777 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 20,920 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,300.18 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.6847
4.2248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 4.4840, compared to 4.3335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3672 PHP (High: 4.5817 / Low: 4.2145). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0748 PHP (High: 4.6156 / Low: 4.5408).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3672
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1488 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4.6463) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.4358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7895 (-14.52%).

2013 Avg (January) 4.6463
2012 Avg (January) 5.4358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8441 4.5104 4.6463
February 4.6156 4.5408 4.5763
March 4.5116 4.3785 4.4377
April 4.6318 4.4303 4.5245
May 4.5817 4.2145 4.4340
June 4.3405 4.1871 4.2852
July 4.4458 4.2830 4.3709
August 4.4386 4.2642 4.3618
September 4.4894 4.2835 4.3795
October 4.4175 4.2909 4.3548
November 4.3548 4.1841 4.2708
December 4.2936 4.2038 4.2631