2012 PHP to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PHP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PHP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.1079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.7408.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3671 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7669 to the December average rate of 2.0427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1079 was up 6.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PHP to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.8586, compared to 1.9256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0670 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1186 JPY (High: 1.8950 / Low: 1.7764). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 JPY (High: 1.8833 / Low: 1.8560).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0495 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.0427) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2591 (+14.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8121 | 1.7408 | 1.7669 |
| February | 1.8950 | 1.7764 | 1.8415 |
| March | 1.9512 | 1.8795 | 1.9242 |
| April | 1.9330 | 1.8836 | 1.9068 |
| May | 1.9033 | 1.8059 | 1.8573 |
| June | 1.8929 | 1.7927 | 1.8547 |
| July | 1.9178 | 1.8570 | 1.8860 |
| August | 1.8833 | 1.8560 | 1.8709 |
| September | 1.8943 | 1.8527 | 1.8747 |
| October | 1.9438 | 1.8693 | 1.9087 |
| November | 2.0222 | 1.9296 | 1.9705 |
| December | 2.1079 | 2.0048 | 2.0427 |