YEARLY HIGH
0.1729 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1548 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1638 BOB

2013 PHP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.1548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1715 to the December average rate of 0.1564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1729 was up 0.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1713, 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 43,220 BOB
2012 Average 41,141 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 38,711 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,508.95 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1734
0.1549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BOB 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 0.1693, compared to 0.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0090 BOB (High: 0.1667 / Low: 0.1577). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BOB (High: 0.1729 / Low: 0.1714).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1719) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+6.33%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1719
2012 Avg (February) 0.1617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1725 0.1702 0.1715
February 0.1729 0.1714 0.1719
March 0.1726 0.1702 0.1716
April 0.1711 0.1686 0.1696
May 0.1719 0.1650 0.1693
June 0.1667 0.1577 0.1620
July 0.1601 0.1582 0.1594
August 0.1592 0.1548 0.1574
September 0.1606 0.1551 0.1579
October 0.1608 0.1593 0.1603
November 0.1603 0.1570 0.1587
December 0.1582 0.1552 0.1564