YEARLY HIGH
3.3986 PHP
YEARLY LOW
3.0230 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2112 PHP

2012 MXN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 3.3986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 3.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3756 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2474 to the December average rate of 3.1843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.3986 was down 9.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 169,929 PHP
2011 Average 174,761 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 151,149 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,779.94 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.3969
3.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.2402, compared to 3.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2131 PHP (High: 3.2649 / Low: 3.0519). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0452 PHP (High: 3.3577 / Low: 3.3125).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2131
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.3669) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6232), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2563 (-7.07%).

2012 Avg (March) 3.3669
2011 Avg (March) 3.6232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3184 3.1411 3.2474
February 3.3577 3.3125 3.3356
March 3.3986 3.3182 3.3669
April 3.3766 3.2244 3.2706
May 3.2649 3.0519 3.1533
June 3.1495 3.0230 3.0672
July 3.1711 3.0717 3.1367
August 3.2316 3.1295 3.1935
September 3.2618 3.1715 3.2241
October 3.2502 3.1486 3.2110
November 3.1743 3.1078 3.1437
December 3.2263 3.1477 3.1843