2018 LRD to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4249 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.3302 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3684 PHP

2018 LRD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.4249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0947 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3983 to the December average rate of 0.3350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4249 was down 24.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,124 PHP

2017 Average 2,445 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 1,651 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 473.36 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4186

0.3268

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.3945, compared to 0.3422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0277 PHP (High: 0.4249 / Low: 0.3972). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 PHP (High: 0.3994 / Low: 0.3954).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1196 (-22.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4110

2017 Avg (February) 0.5306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4189	0.3937	0.3983
February	0.4249	0.3972	0.4110
March	0.3994	0.3954	0.3975
April	0.4014	0.3927	0.3969
May	0.3968	0.3804	0.3904
June	0.3827	0.3555	0.3729
July	0.3563	0.3306	0.3439
August	0.3505	0.3452	0.3471
September	0.3505	0.3381	0.3485
October	0.3488	0.3411	0.3442
November	0.3400	0.3302	0.3345
December	0.3388	0.3308	0.3350