YEARLY HIGH
42.3342 PHP
YEARLY LOW
38.4176 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.6362 PHP

2018 CAD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 42.3342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 38.4176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9166 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.6429 to the December average rate of 39.2549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.3342 was up 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.1501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,671 PHP
2017 Average 194,346 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 192,088 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,582.86 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.6365
39.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 40.6823, compared to 40.5901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.5901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.0647 PHP (High: 41.7499 / Low: 39.6852). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4535 PHP (High: 40.8481 / Low: 40.3946).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0647
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.4119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 41.4016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.7822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6193 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (October) 41.4016
2017 Avg (October) 40.7822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.7499 39.6852 40.6429
February 42.0569 40.5908 41.2524
March 40.7116 39.6298 40.3102
April 41.5055 40.1923 40.8342
May 41.0746 40.1588 40.5944
June 41.0120 40.0254 40.4595
July 40.8481 40.3946 40.6447
August 41.3661 40.4264 40.8299
September 42.0765 40.6973 41.4200
October 42.3342 40.5963 41.4016
November 40.6780 39.4237 39.9896
December 39.8299 38.4176 39.2549