2018 MYR to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5577 PHP

YEARLY LOW

12.2913 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0556 PHP

2018 MYR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 13.5577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.2913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2664 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7762 to the December average rate of 12.6538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5577 was up 8.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 271,155 PHP

2017 Average 234,587 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 245,827 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,328.24 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.4607

12.5380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 13.2007, compared to 12.9105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9264 PHP (High: 13.2177 / Low: 12.2913). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1265 PHP (High: 13.0629 / Low: 12.9364).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9264

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3496 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 13.3479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.3150), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0329 (+17.97%).

2018 Avg (March) 13.3479

2017 Avg (March) 11.3150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2177	12.2913	12.7762
February	13.4501	13.0508	13.2588
March	13.5577	13.2151	13.3479
April	13.5390	13.1665	13.3838
May	13.2867	12.8476	13.1599
June	13.3926	13.1595	13.2775
July	13.2965	13.0490	13.1819
August	13.0629	12.9364	13.0114
September	13.1296	12.9210	13.0369
October	13.1097	12.7662	12.9645
November	12.7712	12.4724	12.6149
December	12.7222	12.5057	12.6538