2013 PHP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.8701 BIF

YEARLY LOW

34.4177 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.5516 BIF

2013 PHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 38.8701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 34.4177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4524 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2413 to the December average rate of 35.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 38.8701 was up 3.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 37.5101, 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 9,717,530 BIF

2012 Average 8,323,452 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,604,434 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,113,095.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

38.8710

34.6526

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BIF 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 37.7330, compared to 35.3703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.7330

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.0555 BIF (High: 38.7262 / Low: 36.6707). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5204 BIF (High: 35.9739 / Low: 35.4535).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0555

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 38.2260) against the same month in 2012 (average: 30.2743), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9518 (+26.27%).

2013 Avg (March) 38.2260

2012 Avg (March) 30.2743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.4091	36.7002	37.2413
February	38.8653	38.0730	38.5195
March	38.8701	37.0227	38.2260
April	38.4568	37.9193	38.1561
May	38.7262	36.6707	38.0290
June	37.0756	35.5995	36.2259
July	35.8874	35.2630	35.6566
August	35.4017	34.4177	35.0310
September	35.7995	34.4525	35.2029
October	35.9739	35.4535	35.7704
November	35.9413	35.2506	35.5566
December	35.5604	34.7387	35.0042