YEARLY HIGH
0.1760 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1613 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1690 SBD

2012 PHP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.1613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1685 to the December average rate of 0.1730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1760 was down 3.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1829, 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 44,006 SBD
2011 Average 43,948 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 40,313 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,692.73 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1739
0.1631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SBD 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 0.1667, compared to 0.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0095 SBD (High: 0.1755 / Low: 0.1660). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SBD (High: 0.1696 / Low: 0.1678).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1728) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1743), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.84%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1728
2011 Avg (November) 0.1743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1738 0.1648 0.1685
February 0.1668 0.1631 0.1653
March 0.1681 0.1652 0.1666
April 0.1686 0.1655 0.1672
May 0.1696 0.1678 0.1688
June 0.1658 0.1613 0.1640
July 0.1755 0.1660 0.1713
August 0.1694 0.1666 0.1680
September 0.1715 0.1678 0.1700
October 0.1744 0.1706 0.1721
November 0.1760 0.1712 0.1728
December 0.1749 0.1722 0.1730