YEARLY HIGH
41.1219 CDF
YEARLY LOW
30.8970 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3614 CDF

2020 PHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 41.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 30.8970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2249 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1790 to the December average rate of 40.6541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.1219 was up 23.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 33.3101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,280,473 CDF
2019 Average 7,983,878 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,724,260 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,556,213.44 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.5171
32.4210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to CDF 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 34.4364, compared to 40.2865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 10.2249 CDF (High: 41.1219 / Low: 30.8970). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3419 CDF (High: 40.6335 / Low: 40.2916).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.2249
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2491 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 40.6541) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.0590), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5951 (+22.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 40.6541
2019 Avg (December) 33.0590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.4059 32.9757 33.1790
February 33.4536 33.0244 33.2738
March 33.9223 32.9142 33.4790
April 34.3436 33.5799 33.9192
May 36.1901 34.2438 35.3575
June 38.5862 36.2778 37.4096
July 40.0681 38.5608 39.3844
August 40.5283 39.8708 40.2568
September 40.6335 40.2916 40.4569
October 40.5709 37.2395 40.2078
November 40.9676 40.4049 40.7591
December 41.1219 30.8970 40.6541