YEARLY HIGH
3.2069 PHP
YEARLY LOW
2.9050 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0807 PHP

2019 EGP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 3.2069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 2.9050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3018 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9334 to the December average rate of 3.1562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.2069 was up 5.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.0361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,034 PHP
2018 Average 14,787 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 14,525 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,509.07 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.1991
2.9092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 3.0162, compared to 3.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.1170 PHP (High: 3.0713 / Low: 2.9542). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 PHP (High: 3.1730 / Low: 3.1386).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1170
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 3.1749) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.0169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1580 (+5.24%).

2019 Avg (September) 3.1749
2018 Avg (September) 3.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9777 2.9050 2.9334
February 2.9927 2.9578 2.9702
March 3.0713 2.9542 3.0221
April 3.0401 2.9760 3.0115
May 3.1159 3.0146 3.0690
June 3.1176 3.0643 3.0909
July 3.0952 3.0602 3.0789
August 3.1829 3.0928 3.1478
September 3.2069 3.1289 3.1749
October 3.1931 3.1437 3.1685
November 3.1669 3.1249 3.1444
December 3.1730 3.1386 3.1562