2018 FKP to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.6719 PHP

YEARLY LOW

65.8931 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

70.2962 PHP

2018 FKP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 74.6719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 65.8931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7788 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.8275 to the December average rate of 66.8821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.6719 was up 7.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.7008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 373,360 PHP

2017 Average 324,754 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 329,466 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,893.98 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.7836

66.2546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 71.5308, compared to 69.0616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.5308

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.0616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.6651 PHP (High: 72.9469 / Low: 67.2818). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2641 PHP (High: 71.0589 / Low: 69.7948).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.6651

May Spread (Stable) ±1.2641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7979 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 73.1562) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.9792), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1770 (+16.16%).

2018 Avg (April) 73.1562

2017 Avg (April) 62.9792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.9469	67.2818	69.8275
February	73.7105	71.1499	72.4705
March	74.4077	71.5197	72.8014
April	74.6719	71.1128	73.1562
May	71.0589	69.7948	70.3584
June	71.2142	69.9274	70.5709
July	70.9154	69.5540	70.3103
August	69.5892	67.8913	68.5401
September	71.7714	68.8631	70.3667
October	71.5485	67.9855	70.1977
November	69.5589	66.6528	68.0725
December	67.4185	65.8931	66.8821