YEARLY HIGH
12.9395 XAF
YEARLY LOW
11.4016 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0944 XAF

2012 PHP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 12.9395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 11.4016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5379 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6702 to the December average rate of 12.1972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9395 was up 11.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.5745, 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 3,234,886 XAF
2011 Average 2,743,938 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,850,402 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384,484.71 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.8498
11.4670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to XAF 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 11.7908, compared to 12.3979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5806 XAF (High: 12.9395 / Low: 12.3589). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1672 XAF (High: 12.3089 / Low: 12.1417).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5806
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 12.7346) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.7563), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9782 (+18.39%).

2012 Avg (July) 12.7346
2011 Avg (July) 10.7563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8122 11.5093 11.6702
February 11.7729 11.4016 11.6257
March 11.7405 11.4450 11.5822
April 11.7637 11.4628 11.6836
May 12.1875 11.7610 11.9391
June 12.4495 12.0790 12.2443
July 12.9395 12.3589 12.7346
August 12.8863 12.3390 12.5806
September 12.4626 12.0287 12.2210
October 12.3089 12.1417 12.2153
November 12.5642 12.2992 12.4388
December 12.3886 12.0541 12.1972