YEARLY HIGH
0.0603 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0553 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0585 PHP

2018 KPW to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0561 to the December average rate of 0.0587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0603 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302 PHP
2017 Average 280 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 276 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.23 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

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KPW 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 0.0578, compared to 0.0593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 PHP (High: 0.0571 / Low: 0.0553). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PHP (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0577).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0018
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0006

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+4.96%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0599
2017 Avg (October) 0.0571

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0571 0.0553 0.0561
February 0.0581 0.0570 0.0576
March 0.0583 0.0577 0.0579
April 0.0583 0.0573 0.0578
May 0.0586 0.0574 0.0581
June 0.0596 0.0582 0.0590
July 0.0596 0.0589 0.0593
August 0.0595 0.0587 0.0592
September 0.0603 0.0594 0.0600
October 0.0603 0.0594 0.0599
November 0.0592 0.0580 0.0586
December 0.0591 0.0581 0.0587