YEARLY HIGH
331.2307 IDR
YEARLY LOW
259.7264 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
293.2512 IDR

2020 PHP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 331.2307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 259.7264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.5043 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.9083 to the December average rate of 293.5600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 331.2307 was up 18.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 278.6744, 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 82,807,671 IDR
2019 Average 68,273,130 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 64,931,590 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,876,080.84 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

315.0962
265.8004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to IDR 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 287.8511, compared to 298.6514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.8003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.8511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.6514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 56.9878 IDR (High: 331.2307 / Low: 274.2429). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1030 IDR (High: 295.7717 / Low: 290.6687).

March Spread (Volatile) ±56.9878
December Spread (Stable) ±5.1030

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 17.1456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 297.9978) against the same month in 2019 (average: 270.8031), the exchange rate shifted by +27.1947 (+10.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 297.9978
2019 Avg (March) 270.8031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 274.8699 259.7264 269.9083
February 274.8899 267.3689 270.6241
March 331.2307 274.2429 297.9978
April 328.0046 300.4526 310.9882
May 304.5132 289.0899 293.8425
June 293.1702 276.9997 283.7457
July 299.6854 286.1168 293.9760
August 306.2456 295.4798 301.1789
September 310.0458 301.3421 305.6401
October 306.3551 299.8174 303.1565
November 301.6421 290.0464 294.3969
December 295.7717 290.6687 293.5600