YEARLY HIGH
40.0784 PHP
YEARLY LOW
33.2382 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5353 PHP

2018 BND to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 40.0784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 33.2382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8402 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2270 to the December average rate of 33.6526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.0784 was up 5.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.1378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 200,392 PHP
2017 Average 182,580 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 166,191 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,201.16 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.2128
33.0562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 38.7391, compared to 36.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.2789 PHP (High: 38.5170 / Low: 33.2382). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9578 PHP (High: 40.0784 / Low: 39.1206).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2789
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9578

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.7686 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 39.6164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.7417), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8748 (+10.84%).

2018 Avg (March) 39.6164
2017 Avg (March) 35.7417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.2366 37.3377 38.2270
February 39.9065 38.7815 39.3038
March 40.0784 39.1206 39.6164
April 39.8632 38.5877 39.5164
May 39.6725 35.4381 38.6853
June 40.0059 35.1194 37.0856
July 39.7149 35.0753 37.7043
August 39.0618 34.9726 35.3763
September 39.7714 35.3868 36.5450
October 39.3656 37.7262 38.2901
November 38.5170 33.2382 36.4212
December 37.9587 33.2565 33.6526