YEARLY HIGH
36.8870 LBP
YEARLY LOW
34.1169 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.6694 LBP

2012 PHP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 36.8870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 34.1169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7702 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5862 to the December average rate of 36.7115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.8870 was up 2.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 36.0029, 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 9,221,756 LBP
2011 Average 8,700,408 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,529,215 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692,540.88 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.9240
34.3737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LBP 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 35.1037, compared to 36.2350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.3309 LBP (High: 35.7001 / Low: 34.3692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3672 LBP (High: 36.8870 / Low: 36.5198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3309
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3672

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2233 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 36.7115) against the same month in 2011 (average: 34.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1786 (+6.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 36.7115
2011 Avg (December) 34.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2230 34.1169 34.5862
February 35.6750 35.0266 35.2992
March 35.3496 34.9508 35.1206
April 35.7163 35.1009 35.3094
May 35.7001 34.3692 35.0861
June 35.7347 34.5741 35.2210
July 36.2135 35.6945 35.9198
August 36.1666 35.4843 35.7735
September 36.3752 35.7486 36.0715
October 36.5402 36.0885 36.3230
November 36.8674 36.3785 36.6106
December 36.8870 36.5198 36.7115