YEARLY HIGH
1.3603 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.1423 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2486 BTN

2012 PHP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.3603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.1423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2181 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1754 to the December average rate of 1.3326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3603 was up 11.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2175, 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 340,085 BTN
2011 Average 269,339 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 285,565 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,520.32 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3516
1.1369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BTN 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 1.2154, compared to 1.2817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1142 BTN (High: 1.3107 / Low: 1.1965). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 BTN (High: 1.3401 / Low: 1.3238).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1142
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.3337) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1632 (+13.94%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.3337
2011 Avg (November) 1.1706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2170 1.1508 1.1754
February 1.1727 1.1423 1.1548
March 1.1930 1.1587 1.1742
April 1.2500 1.1829 1.2120
May 1.2912 1.2482 1.2667
June 1.3505 1.2742 1.3096
July 1.3265 1.2228 1.2762
August 1.2353 1.2140 1.2227
September 1.3006 1.1976 1.2447
October 1.3107 1.1965 1.2801
November 1.3603 1.3063 1.3337
December 1.3401 1.3238 1.3326