2018 PHP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

409.2831 STD

YEARLY LOW

376.8972 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

392.2591 STD

2018 PHP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 409.2831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 376.8972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3860 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.7945 to the December average rate of 398.7407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 409.2831 was down 13.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 473.2338, 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 102,320,783 STD

2017 Average 107,859,495 STD

Yearly Trough Low 94,224,289 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,096,494.02 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

401.6062

379.8658

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to STD 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 389.9088, compared to 394.6093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.9088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 394.6093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 24.4499 STD (High: 409.2831 / Low: 384.8332). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3363 STD (High: 398.4773 / Low: 393.1410).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.4499

August Spread (Stable) ±5.3363

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.1261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 399.7945) against the same month in 2017 (average: 463.9283), the exchange rate shifted by -64.1337 (-13.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 399.7945

2017 Avg (January) 463.9283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	409.2831	384.8332	399.7945
February	388.3721	376.8972	382.6684
March	384.6651	378.2601	381.6775
April	389.1689	380.8278	383.2142
May	401.1285	391.2788	396.4008
June	400.7687	391.1278	395.6975
July	396.0604	390.3605	393.3370
August	398.4773	393.1410	395.2194
September	393.7083	388.0152	390.1270
October	394.0567	388.6888	391.2767
November	403.4874	395.1619	398.9546
December	402.4559	395.5723	398.7407

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