YEARLY HIGH
39.9425 SOS
YEARLY LOW
25.2462 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2936 SOS

2013 PHP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 39.9425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 25.2462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6963 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2677 to the December average rate of 26.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 39.9425 was up 0.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.6650, 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 9,985,618 SOS
2012 Average 9,605,594 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,311,554 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,674,063.93 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

40.5559
25.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SOS 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 37.4234, compared to 29.1638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.6144 SOS (High: 37.0517 / Low: 34.4373). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5629 SOS (High: 39.5291 / Low: 38.9662).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6144
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.6687 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 39.0151) against the same month in 2012 (average: 37.9114), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1037 (+2.91%).

2013 Avg (March) 39.0151
2012 Avg (March) 37.9114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.5291 38.9662 39.2677
February 39.7877 38.4432 39.1709
March 39.9425 38.2420 39.0151
April 38.5578 36.8966 37.6341
May 37.0517 34.4373 36.0607
June 34.7532 32.3281 33.3920
July 32.4145 31.5173 32.0438
August 31.5548 29.2941 30.4680
September 29.6218 29.0104 29.2790
October 29.0783 28.4670 28.7907
November 28.4280 27.4614 28.0147
December 27.4810 25.2462 26.3863