YEARLY HIGH
5.7095 PHP
YEARLY LOW
4.5780 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1564 PHP

2012 ZAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 5.7095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 4.5780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1316 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4390 to the December average rate of 4.7551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.7095 was down 13.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.6198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 285,476 PHP
2011 Average 299,838 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 228,899 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,577.81 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.7376
4.5714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PHP 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 5.4105, compared to 4.9024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3630 PHP (High: 5.4608 / Low: 5.0978). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1119 PHP (High: 5.0975 / Low: 4.9857).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3630
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1119

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2632 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.5727) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5021 (-8.26%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.5727
2011 Avg (February) 6.0748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5245 5.3825 5.4390
February 5.7095 5.4908 5.5727
March 5.7073 5.5727 5.6404
April 5.6287 5.3498 5.4493
May 5.4608 5.0978 5.2693
June 5.2025 5.0171 5.0922
July 5.1416 4.9367 5.0819
August 5.1762 4.9882 5.0930
September 5.0975 4.9857 5.0394
October 4.9953 4.6696 4.7763
November 4.7600 4.5913 4.6686
December 4.8457 4.5780 4.7551