YEARLY HIGH
12.1279 PHP
YEARLY LOW
11.2072 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5949 PHP

2012 QAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 12.1279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 11.2072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9207 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9642 to the December average rate of 11.2659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1279 was down 0.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.2471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,639 PHP
2011 Average 59,474 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 56,036 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,603.65 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0340
11.1961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PHP 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 11.7842, compared to 11.4056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4486 PHP (High: 12.0320 / Low: 11.5835). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 PHP (High: 11.3016 / Low: 11.2072).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4486
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2479 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11.9642) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.1439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1797 (-1.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 11.9642
2011 Avg (January) 12.1439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1279 11.7472 11.9642
February 11.8079 11.5944 11.7163
March 11.8331 11.6975 11.7778
April 11.7885 11.5798 11.7155
May 12.0320 11.5835 11.7890
June 11.9611 11.5699 11.7425
July 11.5738 11.4351 11.5030
August 11.6479 11.4577 11.5532
September 11.5666 11.3540 11.4541
October 11.4595 11.2997 11.3677
November 11.3562 11.2082 11.2897
December 11.3016 11.2072 11.2659