YEARLY HIGH
301.7588 IRR
YEARLY LOW
251.0894 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.1047 IRR

2012 PHP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 301.7588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 251.0894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.6694 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.2803 to the December average rate of 299.7078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 301.7588 was up 12.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 268.7055, 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 75,439,701 IRR
2011 Average 60,772,906 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 62,772,356 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,667,344.81 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

303.8506
254.1375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to IRR 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 276.4091, compared to 295.8004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.3914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 276.4091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.8004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 15.9490 IRR (High: 291.2210 / Low: 275.2719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2737 IRR (High: 277.2810 / Low: 274.0073).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.9490
March Spread (Stable) ±3.2737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4592 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 299.7078) against the same month in 2011 (average: 247.8053), the exchange rate shifted by +51.9025 (+20.94%).

2012 Avg (December) 299.7078
2011 Avg (December) 247.8053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.3301 251.0894 258.2803
February 277.2149 263.7171 273.0601
March 277.2810 274.0073 275.4493
April 291.2210 275.2719 278.6632
May 291.1254 279.8480 285.9046
June 291.4210 281.5277 287.0968
July 295.0126 291.2414 293.2493
August 295.1449 289.1185 291.7901
September 296.3024 291.2696 293.9477
October 299.1059 294.5493 296.9699
November 301.4530 297.6536 299.1378
December 301.7588 298.2007 299.7078