YEARLY HIGH
37.1952 LBP
YEARLY LOW
33.7490 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5544 LBP

2013 PHP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 37.1952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 33.7490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4462 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9621 to the December average rate of 34.0631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.1952 was up 0.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 36.8870, 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 9,298,808 LBP
2012 Average 8,917,481 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,437,261 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 861,547.24 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

37.2912
33.7697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LBP 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 36.5222, compared to 34.5866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.5222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.4563 LBP (High: 35.9038 / Low: 34.4475). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3036 LBP (High: 35.1228 / Low: 34.8192).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4563
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2572 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 36.9978) against the same month in 2012 (average: 35.2992), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6985 (+4.81%).

2013 Avg (February) 36.9978
2012 Avg (February) 35.2992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.1411 36.6476 36.9621
February 37.1952 36.8565 36.9978
March 37.1357 36.6780 36.9554
April 36.8683 36.3538 36.5518
May 36.9690 35.5238 36.4615
June 35.9038 34.4475 35.2043
July 35.0396 34.6528 34.8619
August 34.7255 33.8813 34.4242
September 35.1141 33.9326 34.5503
October 35.1228 34.8192 35.0160
November 34.9214 34.3062 34.6039
December 34.4798 33.7490 34.0631