YEARLY HIGH
0.1788 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1591 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1687 SBD

2013 PHP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.1591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1742 to the December average rate of 0.1627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1788 was up 1.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1760, 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 44,689 SBD
2012 Average 42,248 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 39,780 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,908.75 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1767
0.1611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SBD 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 0.1735, compared to 0.1639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0090 SBD (High: 0.1788 / Low: 0.1697). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SBD (High: 0.1656 / Low: 0.1632).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1747) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+3.49%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1747
2012 Avg (May) 0.1688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1767 0.1729 0.1742
February 0.1772 0.1734 0.1743
March 0.1780 0.1726 0.1750
April 0.1773 0.1737 0.1754
May 0.1788 0.1697 0.1747
June 0.1717 0.1635 0.1674
July 0.1656 0.1632 0.1644
August 0.1654 0.1591 0.1624
September 0.1659 0.1595 0.1630
October 0.1679 0.1639 0.1660
November 0.1672 0.1621 0.1650
December 0.1645 0.1609 0.1627