YEARLY HIGH
0.2172 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1758 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1946 LSL

2012 PHP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.2172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.1758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1840 to the December average rate of 0.2103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2172 was up 10.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1959, 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 54,307 LSL
2011 Average 41,814 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 43,961 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,346.19 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2177
0.1736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LSL 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 0.1851, compared to 0.2042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0132 LSL (High: 0.2129 / Low: 0.1997). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 LSL (High: 0.1796 / Low: 0.1758).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2140) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1879), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+13.91%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2140
2011 Avg (November) 0.1879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1861 0.1813 0.1840
February 0.1821 0.1763 0.1795
March 0.1796 0.1758 0.1772
April 0.1869 0.1779 0.1834
May 0.1959 0.1829 0.1900
June 0.1992 0.1929 0.1962
July 0.2030 0.1945 0.1970
August 0.2009 0.1936 0.1966
September 0.2006 0.1958 0.1985
October 0.2129 0.1997 0.2091
November 0.2172 0.2103 0.2140
December 0.2166 0.2056 0.2103