YEARLY HIGH
487.2403 STD
YEARLY LOW
420.9595 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
453.4463 STD

2012 PHP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 487.2403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 420.9595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.2808 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 435.8429 to the December average rate of 456.7092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 487.2403 was up 12.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 432.2223, 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 121,810,076 STD
2011 Average 101,852,742 STD
Yearly Trough Low 105,239,886 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,570,190.39 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

483.1613
428.6588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to STD 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 438.8707, compared to 468.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.1512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 438.8707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 468.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 30.5114 STD (High: 487.2403 / Low: 456.7289). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0431 STD (High: 463.2574 / Low: 452.2144).

September Spread (Volatile) ±30.5114
December Spread (Stable) ±11.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.1874 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 470.5946) against the same month in 2011 (average: 408.3321), the exchange rate shifted by +62.2625 (+15.25%).

2012 Avg (September) 470.5946
2011 Avg (September) 408.3321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 441.0471 420.9595 435.8429
February 441.3704 427.1008 434.9415
March 443.9610 427.4763 433.2007
April 441.6310 428.1396 437.1197
May 446.5737 432.0031 441.2898
June 464.5626 437.5313 450.8298
July 482.1734 462.5061 473.1326
August 485.7126 472.2163 478.6194
September 487.2403 456.7289 470.5946
October 471.7617 458.6360 464.1793
November 469.4489 458.3088 464.8966
December 463.2574 452.2144 456.7092