YEARLY HIGH
18.9490 KPW
YEARLY LOW
17.5421 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2766 KPW

2021 PHP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PHP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 18.9490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 17.5421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4068 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7206 to the December average rate of 17.8878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.9490 was up 1.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.7597, 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 4,737,248 KPW
2020 Average 4,538,027 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,385,537 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351,710.44 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.9001
17.6448
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 18.6597, compared to 17.8935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.6907 KPW (High: 18.4325 / Low: 17.7418). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1441 KPW (High: 18.6244 / Low: 18.4803).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6907
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6950 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 18.7954) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.8137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9818 (+5.51%).

2021 Avg (May) 18.7954
2020 Avg (May) 17.8137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7975 18.6185 18.7206
February 18.7803 18.3784 18.6361
March 18.6244 18.4803 18.5430
April 18.6568 18.5073 18.5794
May 18.9490 18.6568 18.7954
June 18.9015 18.4320 18.6839
July 18.3262 17.6693 17.9890
August 18.4325 17.7418 17.9308
September 18.0978 17.5998 17.9287
October 17.8872 17.6948 17.7494
November 18.0668 17.7445 17.8753
December 18.0505 17.5421 17.8878