YEARLY HIGH
1.5307 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.2053 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3604 PHP

2012 GMD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.2053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3254 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4697 to the December average rate of 1.3227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5307 was down 7.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,653 PHP
2011 Average 7,689 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 6,026 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,627.03 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4931
1.2127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.4199, compared to 1.3008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1722 PHP (High: 1.3809 / Low: 1.2087). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 PHP (High: 1.2748 / Low: 1.2432).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1722
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0641 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.4697) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5946), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1249 (-7.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.4697
2011 Avg (January) 1.5946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5307 1.4197 1.4697
February 1.4544 1.3784 1.4056
March 1.4535 1.3813 1.4056
April 1.4776 1.4046 1.4416
May 1.4443 1.3940 1.4133
June 1.4440 1.3413 1.3835
July 1.3550 1.3139 1.3323
August 1.3482 1.2581 1.3216
September 1.2748 1.2432 1.2620
October 1.2664 1.2053 1.2361
November 1.3809 1.2087 1.3304
December 1.3808 1.2607 1.3227