YEARLY HIGH
41.6112 PHP
YEARLY LOW
36.9054 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3518 PHP

2018 AUD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 41.6112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 36.9054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7058 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1932 to the December average rate of 37.7987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.6112 was up 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.0473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208,056 PHP
2017 Average 193,233 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 184,527 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,529.17 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.1173
37.4970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 40.0828, compared to 38.6208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.6208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.6783 PHP (High: 41.6112 / Low: 38.9329). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7044 PHP (High: 38.5661 / Low: 37.8617).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6783
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6162 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 40.1932) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.0960), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0972 (+8.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 40.1932
2017 Avg (January) 37.0960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.6112 38.9329 40.1932
February 41.5103 40.0689 40.8156
March 40.9689 40.0524 40.4192
April 40.5122 38.8950 39.9565
May 39.7884 38.7394 39.3402
June 40.3758 39.2966 39.7723
July 39.9652 39.2400 39.5212
August 39.4180 38.4132 39.0226
September 39.5746 38.1759 38.8392
October 39.1448 37.8338 38.2916
November 38.5661 37.8617 38.2514
December 38.7485 36.9054 37.7987