2018 BAM to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.3398 PHP

YEARLY LOW

30.2667 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.8280 PHP

2018 BAM to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 33.3398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 30.2667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0731 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4884 to the December average rate of 30.7228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.3398 was up 6.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.3920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166,699 PHP

2017 Average 145,598 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 151,333 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,365.37 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.0670

30.5097

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 32.1840, compared to 31.4719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1840

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.1595 PHP (High: 32.7460 / Low: 30.5864). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9063 PHP (High: 33.2493 / Low: 32.3430).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1595

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9063

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 32.7645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.2176), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5469 (+20.38%).

2018 Avg (February) 32.7645

2017 Avg (February) 27.2176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.7460	30.5864	31.4884
February	33.3398	32.3134	32.7645
March	33.2493	32.3430	32.8539
April	32.9812	31.9223	32.6938
May	32.1148	31.1323	31.6124
June	32.2715	31.2339	31.6912
July	32.7769	31.5925	31.9615
August	31.9714	30.9820	31.4564
September	32.7560	31.6804	32.2538
October	32.5094	30.9192	31.6830
November	31.8239	30.2888	30.7542
December	31.1850	30.2667	30.7228