YEARLY HIGH
0.0919 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0849 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0889 SAR

2012 PHP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0861 to the December average rate of 0.0914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0919 was up 2.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0894, 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 22,977 SAR
2011 Average 21,657 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,232 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,745.41 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0920
0.0856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SAR 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 0.0874, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 SAR (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0856). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.0919 / Low: 0.0912).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0914) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+6.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0914
2011 Avg (December) 0.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0877 0.0849 0.0861
February 0.0888 0.0872 0.0879
March 0.0881 0.0871 0.0875
April 0.0890 0.0874 0.0879
May 0.0889 0.0856 0.0874
June 0.0890 0.0861 0.0877
July 0.0901 0.0890 0.0895
August 0.0899 0.0884 0.0891
September 0.0907 0.0890 0.0899
October 0.0912 0.0899 0.0906
November 0.0919 0.0907 0.0912
December 0.0919 0.0912 0.0914