YEARLY HIGH
830.4417 IRR
YEARLY LOW
705.7729 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
771.8008 IRR

2018 PHP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 830.4417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 705.7729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.6688 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 713.4569 to the December average rate of 800.4103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 830.4417 was up 16.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 714.8090, 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 207,610,421 IRR
2017 Average 163,982,682 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 176,443,229 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,167,192.59 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

823.4532
703.4573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to IRR 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 740.4654, compared to 803.1362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.6707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 740.4654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 803.1362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 85.2408 IRR (High: 805.2148 / Low: 719.9740). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0677 IRR (High: 723.6576 / Low: 716.5899).

May Spread (Volatile) ±85.2408
March Spread (Stable) ±7.0677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.4497 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 813.4536) against the same month in 2017 (average: 644.7876), the exchange rate shifted by +168.6659 (+26.16%).

2018 Avg (August) 813.4536
2017 Avg (August) 644.7876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 721.8344 705.7729 713.4569
February 720.9361 708.5917 714.4731
March 723.6576 716.5899 719.5676
April 726.1314 713.5953 720.9768
May 805.2148 719.9740 776.3603
June 805.5833 792.3925 797.9580
July 826.7907 797.2365 811.0153
August 830.4417 806.1322 813.4536
September 807.2807 795.6566 800.0038
October 796.9962 782.5209 788.5528
November 814.5452 797.7242 805.3812
December 811.9591 791.2161 800.4103