2018 KGS to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7962 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.7187 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7696 PHP

2018 KGS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.7962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.7187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0775 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7318 to the December average rate of 0.7684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7962 was down 13.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,981 PHP

2017 Average 3,665 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 3,594 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.43 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7979

0.7257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.7593, compared to 0.7799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0326 PHP (High: 0.7513 / Low: 0.7187). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 PHP (High: 0.7691 / Low: 0.7612).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7919) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0482 (+6.49%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7919

2017 Avg (September) 0.7437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7513	0.7187	0.7318
February	0.7683	0.7483	0.7592
March	0.7691	0.7612	0.7645
April	0.7683	0.7537	0.7608
May	0.7723	0.7495	0.7624
June	0.7872	0.7656	0.7773
July	0.7858	0.7766	0.7822
August	0.7858	0.7753	0.7817
September	0.7962	0.7847	0.7919
October	0.7948	0.7780	0.7870
November	0.7754	0.7594	0.7680
December	0.7746	0.7613	0.7684