YEARLY HIGH
175.1697 GNF
YEARLY LOW
157.2435 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.9927 GNF

2012 PHP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 175.1697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 157.2435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9262 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.7087 to the December average rate of 172.1731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 175.1697 was down 0.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 176.3654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,792,418 GNF
2011 Average 39,924,137 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 39,310,871 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,481,546.27 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

173.9657
158.4127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to GNF 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 162.9474, compared to 171.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.9474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.6013 GNF (High: 166.3239 / Low: 158.7226). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4632 GNF (High: 173.9195 / Low: 170.4563).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.6013
November Spread (Stable) ±3.4632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7993 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 172.1731) against the same month in 2011 (average: 158.7995), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3735 (+8.42%).

2012 Avg (December) 172.1731
2011 Avg (December) 158.7995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.5863 157.2435 159.7087
February 164.5502 159.8237 161.9962
March 166.1437 158.8682 164.3355
April 166.0878 162.5286 164.3081
May 166.3239 158.7226 162.5088
June 168.7053 161.6034 164.8270
July 172.7395 168.1839 170.1655
August 171.9015 167.7659 170.0218
September 172.6030 166.1123 169.8567
October 173.2574 168.6890 171.3408
November 173.9195 170.4563 172.6696
December 175.1697 168.1045 172.1731