YEARLY HIGH
76.5395 PHP
YEARLY LOW
70.0891 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.2185 PHP

2018 JOD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 76.5395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 70.0891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4504 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.1968 to the December average rate of 74.3849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.5395 was up 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.3440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 382,698 PHP
2017 Average 355,225 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 350,446 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,252.08 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

76.5073
70.7140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 73.2624, compared to 75.1745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.2624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.1745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.3197 PHP (High: 72.4088 / Low: 70.0891). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6696 PHP (High: 73.8982 / Low: 73.2286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3197
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6696

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 1.6276 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 75.9983) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.4491), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5492 (+4.90%).

2018 Avg (October) 75.9983
2017 Avg (October) 72.4491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.4088 70.0891 71.1968
February 73.8053 72.2534 73.1234
March 73.8982 73.2286 73.4770
April 73.9743 72.7448 73.3319
May 74.3178 72.7824 73.6525
June 75.5952 73.8045 74.7930
July 75.5832 74.6978 75.2103
August 75.4678 74.4572 75.0582
September 76.4648 75.3588 76.0245
October 76.5395 75.2925 75.9983
November 75.0819 73.5327 74.3706
December 74.9934 73.7210 74.3849