YEARLY HIGH
0.0201 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0184 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0190 BMD

2018 PHP to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0201 was down 1.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,024 BMD
2017 Average 4,963 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 4,604 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.12 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

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PHP to BMD 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 0.0192, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 BMD (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BMD (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0191).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0006
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0198
2017 Avg (January) 0.0201

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
February 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
March 0.0193 0.0191 0.0192
April 0.0194 0.0191 0.0192
May 0.0194 0.0190 0.0191
June 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
July 0.0189 0.0186 0.0187
August 0.0189 0.0187 0.0188
September 0.0187 0.0184 0.0185
October 0.0187 0.0184 0.0185
November 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
December 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189