2018 DJF to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3051 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.2782 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2961 PHP

2018 DJF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.3051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2827 to the December average rate of 0.2966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3051 was up 4.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2909, 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 1,525 PHP

2017 Average 1,409 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 1,391 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.27 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3050

0.2807

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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 0.2926, compared to 0.2996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2926

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0097 PHP (High: 0.2879 / Low: 0.2782). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PHP (High: 0.2962 / Low: 0.2933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3029) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+5.44%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3029

2017 Avg (October) 0.2873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2879	0.2782	0.2827
February	0.2955	0.2884	0.2922
March	0.2962	0.2933	0.2943
April	0.2966	0.2918	0.2941
May	0.2962	0.2915	0.2941
June	0.3012	0.2942	0.2982
July	0.3013	0.2977	0.2999
August	0.3007	0.2967	0.2992
September	0.3048	0.3003	0.3030
October	0.3051	0.3001	0.3029
November	0.2992	0.2931	0.2964
December	0.2990	0.2939	0.2966