YEARLY HIGH
15.1920 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.9545 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6577 PHP

2018 ILS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 15.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 13.9545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2375 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7688 to the December average rate of 14.0644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.1920 was up 2.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,960 PHP
2017 Average 70,097 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 69,773 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,187.59 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.1319
13.9673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 14.7725, compared to 14.5428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7268 PHP (High: 15.0891 / Low: 14.3624). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2014 PHP (High: 14.1559 / Low: 13.9545).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7268
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2014

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 0.4991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 15.0217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.4383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5834 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 15.0217
2017 Avg (September) 14.4383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0891 14.3624 14.7688
February 15.0389 14.6371 14.8303
March 15.1515 14.8929 15.0349
April 14.9176 14.3521 14.7057
May 14.7856 14.2785 14.5657
June 14.8497 14.5756 14.7293
July 14.7510 14.4544 14.6500
August 14.8101 14.2533 14.5344
September 15.1920 14.8100 15.0217
October 14.9610 14.3493 14.7429
November 14.4648 13.9897 14.2438
December 14.1559 13.9545 14.0644