2018 LSL to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4991 PHP

YEARLY LOW

3.4616 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.0038 PHP

2018 LSL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 4.4991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 3.4616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0375 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1468 to the December average rate of 3.7024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4991 was up 10.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,495 PHP

2017 Average 18,943 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 17,308 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,187.36 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4687

3.5887

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 4.2342, compared to 3.7733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2342

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3711 PHP (High: 3.8327 / Low: 3.4616). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1456 PHP (High: 3.8263 / Low: 3.6807).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3711

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1456

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1764 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.3954) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5026 (+12.91%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.3954

2017 Avg (March) 3.8928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3399	4.0160	4.1468
February	4.4958	4.2484	4.3848
March	4.4991	4.3359	4.3954
April	4.4186	4.1428	4.3024
May	4.2743	4.0937	4.1673
June	4.1809	3.8687	4.0087
July	4.0496	3.8611	3.9803
August	4.0235	3.6541	3.8384
September	3.8327	3.4616	3.6620
October	3.8275	3.6214	3.7116
November	3.8263	3.6807	3.7454
December	3.8490	3.6267	3.7024