YEARLY HIGH
31.8972 PHP
YEARLY LOW
29.2912 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.9786 PHP

2018 AZN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 31.8972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 29.2912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6061 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8501 to the December average rate of 31.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.8972 was up 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.6158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,486 PHP
2017 Average 146,628 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 146,456 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,030.26 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.8786
29.6657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 30.6240, compared to 31.3332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1258 PHP (High: 30.4170 / Low: 29.2912). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3689 PHP (High: 31.4987 / Low: 31.1297).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1258
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6796 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 31.6731) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.3114), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3617 (+4.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 31.6731
2017 Avg (October) 30.3114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.4170 29.2912 29.8501
February 30.9954 30.3288 30.7109
March 30.9063 30.4969 30.7350
April 30.8514 30.3160 30.5670
May 30.9713 30.3316 30.6937
June 31.5037 30.7574 31.1874
July 31.4987 31.1297 31.3449
August 31.4506 31.0294 31.2842
September 31.8661 31.4053 31.6941
October 31.8972 31.3775 31.6731
November 31.2898 30.6441 30.9935
December 31.2573 30.7227 31.0095