2018 MGA to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0170 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.0142 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0158 PHP

2018 MGA to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0170 was down 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85 PHP

2017 Average 81 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 71 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.74 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0167

0.0145

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 PHP (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PHP (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0160).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.90%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0165

2017 Avg (March) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0160	0.0153	0.0156
February	0.0167	0.0160	0.0164
March	0.0170	0.0162	0.0165
April	0.0164	0.0159	0.0162
May	0.0163	0.0158	0.0160
June	0.0161	0.0155	0.0158
July	0.0162	0.0158	0.0160
August	0.0162	0.0160	0.0161
September	0.0161	0.0157	0.0159
October	0.0158	0.0151	0.0154
November	0.0151	0.0143	0.0147
December	0.0152	0.0142	0.0149