YEARLY HIGH
0.2909 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.2748 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2818 PHP

2017 DJF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.2909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.2748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2784 to the December average rate of 0.2813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2909 was up 3.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,454 PHP
2016 Average 1,336 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 1,374 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.36 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2882
0.2775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.2791, compared to 0.2845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0085 PHP (High: 0.2896 / Low: 0.2811). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 PHP (High: 0.2818 / Low: 0.2793).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.2873) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+5.55%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.2873
2016 Avg (October) 0.2721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2800 0.2768 0.2784
February 0.2820 0.2770 0.2794
March 0.2818 0.2793 0.2807
April 0.2809 0.2748 0.2786
May 0.2802 0.2771 0.2786
June 0.2827 0.2754 0.2788
July 0.2846 0.2819 0.2832
August 0.2896 0.2811 0.2854
September 0.2873 0.2834 0.2852
October 0.2909 0.2846 0.2873
November 0.2879 0.2810 0.2846
December 0.2837 0.2788 0.2813