YEARLY HIGH
3.2731 PHP
YEARLY LOW
2.5983 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0521 PHP

2017 ARS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 3.2731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2.5983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6748 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1310 to the December average rate of 2.8394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2731 was down 9.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,366 PHP
2016 Average 16,111 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 12,992 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,374.13 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2890
2.7986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 3.1828, compared to 2.9213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3426 PHP (High: 2.9409 / Low: 2.5983). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 PHP (High: 3.2642 / Low: 3.2173).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3426
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1475 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 3.1734) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.3155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1421 (-4.29%).

2017 Avg (May) 3.1734
2016 Avg (May) 3.3155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1610 3.0872 3.1310
February 3.2511 3.1428 3.2106
March 3.2713 3.2056 3.2365
April 3.2642 3.2173 3.2481
May 3.2731 3.0743 3.1734
June 3.1225 3.0345 3.0970
July 3.0614 2.8382 2.9495
August 3.0130 2.8467 2.9254
September 3.0214 2.8990 2.9582
October 2.9634 2.9041 2.9435
November 2.9334 2.8853 2.9119
December 2.9409 2.5983 2.8394