YEARLY HIGH
0.3879 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.3111 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3319 PHP

2012 LKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0767 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3826 to the December average rate of 0.3202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3879 was down 3.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,939 PHP
2011 Average 1,959 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 1,556 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.67 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3893
0.3088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.3459, compared to 0.3179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0303 PHP (High: 0.3764 / Low: 0.3461). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 PHP (High: 0.3207 / Low: 0.3166).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3826) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0162 (-4.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3826
2011 Avg (January) 0.3988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3879 0.3758 0.3826
February 0.3764 0.3461 0.3635
March 0.3543 0.3281 0.3414
April 0.3422 0.3220 0.3316
May 0.3350 0.3255 0.3322
June 0.3344 0.3149 0.3241
July 0.3222 0.3111 0.3157
August 0.3207 0.3166 0.3186
September 0.3232 0.3132 0.3170
October 0.3233 0.3163 0.3207
November 0.3182 0.3134 0.3155
December 0.3242 0.3135 0.3202