YEARLY HIGH
0.1541 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1366 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1438 EGP

2012 PHP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1386 to the December average rate of 0.1502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1541 was up 8.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1417, 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 38,528 EGP
2011 Average 34,330 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 34,159 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,369.26 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1513
0.1375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to EGP 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 0.1408, compared to 0.1469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0054 EGP (High: 0.1432 / Low: 0.1378). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 EGP (High: 0.1417 / Low: 0.1401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1502) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+8.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1502
2011 Avg (December) 0.1380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1413 0.1366 0.1386
February 0.1429 0.1405 0.1415
March 0.1417 0.1401 0.1408
April 0.1431 0.1407 0.1416
May 0.1432 0.1378 0.1408
June 0.1439 0.1387 0.1414
July 0.1456 0.1439 0.1448
August 0.1457 0.1432 0.1445
September 0.1474 0.1449 0.1462
October 0.1485 0.1461 0.1474
November 0.1498 0.1475 0.1485
December 0.1541 0.1494 0.1502