2012 PHP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PHP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PHP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 3.2142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 2.5783.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6359 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6141 to the December average rate of 3.1235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2142 was up 21.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6382, 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 LKR 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 2.9020, compared to 3.1456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2436 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2324 LKR (High: 2.8894 / Low: 2.6571). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0403 LKR (High: 3.1581 / Low: 3.1178).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.1681) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6053 (+23.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6612 | 2.5783 | 2.6141 |
| February | 2.8894 | 2.6571 | 2.7527 |
| March | 3.0478 | 2.8221 | 2.9313 |
| April | 3.1057 | 2.9226 | 3.0162 |
| May | 3.0717 | 2.9855 | 3.0108 |
| June | 3.1754 | 2.9908 | 3.0869 |
| July | 3.2142 | 3.1038 | 3.1681 |
| August | 3.1581 | 3.1178 | 3.1392 |
| September | 3.1933 | 3.0944 | 3.1551 |
| October | 3.1615 | 3.0928 | 3.1180 |
| November | 3.1912 | 3.1423 | 3.1697 |
| December | 3.1897 | 3.0843 | 3.1235 |