YEARLY HIGH
22.8543 CDF
YEARLY LOW
20.5500 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8008 CDF

2012 PHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 22.8543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 20.5500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3043 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9309 to the December average rate of 22.5647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.8543 was up 4.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.8304, 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 5,713,579 CDF
2011 Average 5,263,645 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,137,508 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 576,071.62 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.7280
20.7675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to CDF 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 21.3361, compared to 22.2656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.1116 CDF (High: 21.6616 / Low: 20.5500). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3565 CDF (High: 22.3456 / Low: 21.9891).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1116
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1351 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 22.5647) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.7353), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8294 (+8.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 22.5647
2011 Avg (December) 20.7353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6616 20.5500 20.9309
February 21.7427 21.1251 21.4627
March 21.6905 21.1440 21.3688
April 21.6967 21.3171 21.4731
May 21.6703 20.8554 21.3380
June 21.8261 21.0265 21.4429
July 22.1882 21.7540 22.0080
August 22.1421 21.7678 21.9727
September 22.3456 21.9891 22.1607
October 22.4988 22.1331 22.3479
November 22.8498 22.3398 22.5397
December 22.8543 22.3407 22.5647