YEARLY HIGH
3.0285 LRD
YEARLY LOW
2.3536 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7305 LRD

2018 PHP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 3.0285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 2.3536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6748 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5112 to the December average rate of 2.9852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0285 was up 20.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5181, 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 757,115 LRD
2017 Average 518,016 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 588,412 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,703.51 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

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PHP to LRD 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 2.5376, compared to 2.9233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2177 LRD (High: 3.0246 / Low: 2.8069). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 LRD (High: 2.5290 / Low: 2.5040).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą0.2177
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0769 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.9898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5697 (+23.54%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.9898
2017 Avg (November) 2.4201

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Month High Low Average
January 2.5401 2.3872 2.5112
February 2.5177 2.3536 2.4342
March 2.5290 2.5040 2.5155
April 2.5464 2.4912 2.5199
May 2.6287 2.5199 2.5620
June 2.8129 2.6130 2.6830
July 3.0246 2.8069 2.9089
August 2.8969 2.8531 2.8813
September 2.9573 2.8534 2.8696
October 2.9319 2.8668 2.9051
November 3.0285 2.9412 2.9898
December 3.0226 2.9517 2.9852