YEARLY HIGH
0.0245 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0226 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 USD

2012 PHP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0230 to the December average rate of 0.0244, 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 0.0245 was up 2.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0238, 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 6,127 USD
2011 Average 5,775 USD
Yearly Trough Low 5,662 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 465.31 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0245
0.0228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to USD 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 0.0233, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 USD (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0228). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0243).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0244) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+6.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0244
2011 Avg (December) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0234 0.0226 0.0230
February 0.0237 0.0233 0.0234
March 0.0235 0.0232 0.0233
April 0.0237 0.0233 0.0234
May 0.0237 0.0228 0.0233
June 0.0237 0.0230 0.0234
July 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239
August 0.0240 0.0236 0.0238
September 0.0242 0.0237 0.0240
October 0.0243 0.0240 0.0242
November 0.0245 0.0242 0.0243
December 0.0245 0.0243 0.0244