YEARLY HIGH
5.5313 PHP
YEARLY LOW
4.8613 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1732 PHP

2018 BWP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 5.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 4.8613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6700 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1856 to the December average rate of 4.9364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5313 was up 8.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,656 PHP
2017 Average 24,362 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 24,306 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,349.95 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4988
4.8853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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: JanтАУJun) was 5.3179, compared to 5.0286 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.2893 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 5.3179
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 5.0286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3411 PHP (High: 5.3877 / Low: 5.0466). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 PHP (High: 4.9920 / Low: 4.9135).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3411
November Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0784

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 5.4477) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5880 (+12.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 5.4477
2017 Avg (March) 4.8596

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Month High Low Average
January 5.3877 5.0466 5.1856
February 5.5287 5.3272 5.4284
March 5.5313 5.4070 5.4477
April 5.4675 5.2511 5.3853
May 5.3560 5.2017 5.2671
June 5.2725 5.1041 5.1932
July 5.2367 5.1180 5.1788
August 5.1716 4.8996 5.0388
September 5.1164 4.8613 5.0028
October 5.1044 4.9100 5.0538
November 4.9920 4.9135 4.9611
December 5.0430 4.8740 4.9364