2017 GMD to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1648 PHP

YEARLY LOW

1.0458 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1004 PHP

2017 GMD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1189 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1425 to the December average rate of 1.0581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1648 was down 4.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,824 PHP

2016 Average 5,661 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 5,229 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 594.71 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1509

1.0497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.1107, compared to 1.0901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1107

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0492 PHP (High: 1.1377 / Low: 1.0885). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 PHP (High: 1.1040 / Low: 1.0941).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1425) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0605 (-5.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1425

2016 Avg (January) 1.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1648	1.1226	1.1425
February	1.1405	1.1175	1.1319
March	1.1315	1.1087	1.1228
April	1.1097	1.0894	1.1019
May	1.1023	1.0757	1.0808
June	1.0973	1.0664	1.0843
July	1.1040	1.0941	1.0997
August	1.1377	1.0885	1.1100
September	1.1182	1.0998	1.1071
October	1.1166	1.0783	1.0915
November	1.0865	1.0567	1.0743
December	1.0687	1.0458	1.0581