YEARLY HIGH
2.1079 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.7408 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8921 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 526,983 JPY
2011 Average 460,215 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 435,198 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,785.60 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0703
1.7393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1186
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 0.0495 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.0427
2011 Avg (December) 1.7836

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