YEARLY HIGH
0.1325 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1260 PHP

2018 KMF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.1325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1300 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1252 to the December average rate of 0.1220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1325 was down 0.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 662 PHP
2017 Average 579 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 12 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 650.13 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1318
0.1167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.1278, compared to 0.1241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1209 PHP (High: 0.1234 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PHP (High: 0.1276 / Low: 0.1256).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1209
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+20.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1301
2017 Avg (February) 0.1081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1296 0.1214 0.1252
February 0.1325 0.1281 0.1301
March 0.1321 0.1287 0.1305
April 0.1309 0.1268 0.1296
May 0.1278 0.1242 0.1257
June 0.1269 0.1239 0.1258
July 0.1276 0.1256 0.1267
August 0.1260 0.1233 0.1247
September 0.1298 0.1255 0.1276
October 0.1274 0.1227 0.1258
November 0.1234 0.0024 0.1180
December 0.1233 0.1210 0.1220