YEARLY HIGH
0.1169 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1030 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1102 PHP

2012 KMF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.1030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1143 to the December average rate of 0.1093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1169 was down 9.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585 PHP
2011 Average 612 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 515 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.88 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1162
0.1036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.1131, compared to 0.1073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0064 PHP (High: 0.1094 / Low: 0.1030). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 PHP (High: 0.1098 / Low: 0.1083).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1147) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-5.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1147
2011 Avg (February) 0.1210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1158 0.1129 0.1143
February 0.1169 0.1133 0.1147
March 0.1165 0.1136 0.1151
April 0.1163 0.1133 0.1141
May 0.1134 0.1094 0.1117
June 0.1104 0.1071 0.1089
July 0.1094 0.1030 0.1047
August 0.1067 0.1039 0.1055
September 0.1107 0.1053 0.1081
October 0.1098 0.1083 0.1091
November 0.1083 0.1061 0.1072
December 0.1105 0.1076 0.1093