YEARLY HIGH
0.3218 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2682 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2851 SCR

2013 PHP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.2682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3196 to the December average rate of 0.2729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3218 was down 10.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3597, 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 80,447 SCR
2012 Average 81,289 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 67,057 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,390.85 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3243
0.2683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SCR 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 0.2944, compared to 0.2757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0192 SCR (High: 0.3040 / Low: 0.2848). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 SCR (High: 0.2868 / Low: 0.2822).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3196) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.27%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3196
2012 Avg (January) 0.3188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3218 0.3140 0.3196
February 0.3144 0.3029 0.3102
March 0.3040 0.2848 0.2908
April 0.2868 0.2822 0.2845
May 0.2883 0.2789 0.2852
June 0.2818 0.2707 0.2762
July 0.2791 0.2733 0.2763
August 0.2762 0.2684 0.2735
September 0.2798 0.2682 0.2752
October 0.2825 0.2778 0.2796
November 0.2796 0.2742 0.2768
December 0.2772 0.2715 0.2729