2018 BRL to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 16.2811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 12.8411.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4400 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7511 to the December average rate of 13.5699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.2811 was down 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.4898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.2241, compared to 13.7730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4511 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.4460 PHP (High: 14.3292 / Low: 12.8833). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3652 PHP (High: 13.8514 / Low: 13.4862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8786 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.9753) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.0987), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1234 (-0.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2607 | 15.0701 | 15.7511 |
| February | 16.2811 | 15.6704 | 15.9753 |
| March | 16.1983 | 15.7417 | 15.8920 |
| April | 15.8197 | 14.7235 | 15.2727 |
| May | 14.7822 | 13.9663 | 14.3941 |
| June | 14.3319 | 13.4849 | 14.0593 |
| July | 14.4252 | 13.5843 | 13.9763 |
| August | 14.3292 | 12.8833 | 13.5986 |
| September | 13.4734 | 12.8411 | 13.1692 |
| October | 14.7077 | 13.4795 | 14.3514 |
| November | 14.4062 | 13.3083 | 13.9728 |
| December | 13.8514 | 13.4862 | 13.5699 |