2018 AFN to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8229 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.6868 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7280 PHP

2018 AFN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.8229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.6868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1361 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7239 to the December average rate of 0.6984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8229 was up 8.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,115 PHP

2017 Average 3,708 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 3,434 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 680.46 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7554

0.6933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.7401, compared to 0.7160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7401

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1361 PHP (High: 0.8229 / Low: 0.6868). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 PHP (High: 0.7554 / Low: 0.7460).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1361

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.7011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7416), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0405 (-5.46%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.7011

2017 Avg (November) 0.7416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7397	0.7099	0.7239
February	0.7572	0.7369	0.7480
March	0.7554	0.7460	0.7503
April	0.7545	0.7342	0.7435
May	0.7419	0.7296	0.7352
June	0.7469	0.7270	0.7397
July	0.7500	0.7238	0.7324
August	0.7363	0.7255	0.7323
September	0.7304	0.7112	0.7196
October	0.7181	0.7058	0.7120
November	0.8229	0.6868	0.7011
December	0.7115	0.6877	0.6984