YEARLY HIGH
20.0940 PHP
YEARLY LOW
18.4136 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.4862 PHP

2018 XCD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 20.0940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 18.4136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6804 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6934 to the December average rate of 19.5348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.0940 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.2415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,470 PHP
2017 Average 93,216 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 92,068 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,402.07 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.0933
18.5662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 19.2338, compared to 19.7387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5960 PHP (High: 19.0096 / Low: 18.4136). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1894 PHP (High: 19.4006 / Low: 19.2112).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5960
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 19.9528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.0094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9434 (+4.96%).

2018 Avg (October) 19.9528
2017 Avg (October) 19.0094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0096 18.4136 18.6934
February 19.3625 18.9688 19.1957
March 19.4006 19.2112 19.2822
April 19.4205 19.0979 19.2518
May 19.5107 19.1077 19.3358
June 19.8461 19.3760 19.6436
July 19.8429 19.6105 19.7460
August 19.8126 19.5473 19.7078
September 20.0744 19.7841 19.9661
October 20.0940 19.7666 19.9528
November 19.7113 19.3046 19.5245
December 19.6909 19.3541 19.5348