YEARLY HIGH
14.0146 PHP
YEARLY LOW
12.7390 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3629 PHP

2018 RON to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 14.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 12.7390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2755 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2525 to the December average rate of 12.9181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.0146 was up 5.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 70,073 PHP
2017 Average 62,315 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 63,695 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,377.72 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8792
12.7776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PHP 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 13.5173, compared to 13.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8776 PHP (High: 13.7188 / Low: 12.8412). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1797 PHP (High: 13.5100 / Low: 13.3303).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8776
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.7590) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.7849), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9741 (+16.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.7590
2017 Avg (February) 11.7849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7188 12.8412 13.2525
February 14.0146 13.5058 13.7590
March 13.9953 13.6633 13.7874
April 13.8993 13.3847 13.7047
May 13.5215 13.0928 13.3075
June 13.4608 13.1196 13.2926
July 13.5100 13.3303 13.4177
August 13.4857 13.0185 13.2349
September 13.6945 13.3692 13.5363
October 13.4420 12.9595 13.2742
November 13.0434 12.7390 12.8694
December 13.1584 12.7455 12.9181