YEARLY HIGH
4.4979 PHP
YEARLY LOW
3.4616 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0010 PHP

2018 SZL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 4.4979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 3.4616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0362 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1430 to the December average rate of 3.7092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4979 was up 10.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,489 PHP
2017 Average 18,942 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 17,308 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,181.17 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4724
3.5880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 4.2333, compared to 3.7688 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.4645 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 4.2333
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 3.7688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3660 PHP (High: 3.8276 / Low: 3.4616). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1616 PHP (High: 3.8234 / Low: 3.6617).

September Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3660
November Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1616

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 0.1769 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.3987) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5086 (+13.07%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.3987
2017 Avg (March) 3.8901

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Month High Low Average
January 4.3300 4.0150 4.1430
February 4.4920 4.2467 4.3810
March 4.4979 4.3305 4.3987
April 4.4195 4.1527 4.3038
May 4.2760 4.0938 4.1669
June 4.1793 3.8685 4.0063
July 4.0483 3.8627 3.9801
August 4.0027 3.6474 3.8032
September 3.8276 3.4616 3.6617
October 3.8301 3.6188 3.7138
November 3.8234 3.6617 3.7445
December 3.8581 3.6276 3.7092