YEARLY HIGH
16.2811 PHP
YEARLY LOW
12.8411 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4986 PHP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 407,028 PHP
2017 Average 394,725 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 321,029 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,999.00 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.2559
12.8885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4460
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.9753
2017 Avg (February) 16.0987

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