YEARLY HIGH
195.8994 LAK
YEARLY LOW
181.4605 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.4478 LAK

2012 PHP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 195.8994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 181.4605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4389 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.7912 to the December average rate of 194.7694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 195.8994 was up 2.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 191.1222, 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 48,974,847 LAK
2011 Average 46,337,320 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 45,365,118 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,609,728.51 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

195.8672
182.6934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LAK 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 186.1745, compared to 192.7211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.1745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.7211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 7.0228 LAK (High: 192.2848 / Low: 185.2620). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0788 LAK (High: 195.8994 / Low: 193.8206).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.0228
November Spread (Stable) ±2.0788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1717 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 194.7649) against the same month in 2011 (average: 184.6768), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0881 (+5.46%).

2012 Avg (November) 194.7649
2011 Avg (November) 184.6768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.0439 181.4605 183.7912
February 189.4183 185.4848 187.1660
March 187.0480 184.7092 185.9943
April 189.3980 184.6088 186.8538
May 189.1314 182.3464 186.1467
June 189.9401 184.1117 187.0951
July 192.2848 185.2620 191.1376
August 192.8826 188.8738 190.5145
September 193.3120 190.2808 191.8337
October 194.7337 192.0164 193.3063
November 195.8994 193.8206 194.7649
December 195.8470 193.7080 194.7694