YEARLY HIGH
18.0855 KPW
YEARLY LOW
16.5731 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0959 KPW

2018 PHP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 18.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 16.5731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5124 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8164 to the December average rate of 17.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0855 was down 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.3213, 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 4,521,375 KPW
2017 Average 4,466,389 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,143,263 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378,112.18 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9301
16.5659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to KPW 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 17.3187, compared to 16.8731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5670 KPW (High: 18.0855 / Low: 17.5185). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1692 KPW (High: 17.3346 / Low: 17.1654).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5670
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 17.8164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.0926), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2762 (-1.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 17.8164
2017 Avg (January) 18.0926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0855 17.5185 17.8164
February 17.5562 17.1992 17.3492
March 17.3346 17.1654 17.2709
April 17.4375 17.1478 17.2983
May 17.4285 17.0685 17.2236
June 17.1872 16.7801 16.9540
July 16.9816 16.7827 16.8653
August 17.0366 16.8084 16.8980
September 16.8327 16.5892 16.6795
October 16.8475 16.5731 16.6907
November 17.2507 16.8948 17.0570
December 17.2066 16.9123 17.0478