2018 NPR to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5113 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.4505 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4822 PHP

2018 NPR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.5113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.4505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0607 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4963 to the December average rate of 0.4671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5113 was up 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,556 PHP

2017 Average 2,420 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 2,253 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.58 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5082

0.4533

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.4950, compared to 0.4694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0204 PHP (High: 0.4770 / Low: 0.4567). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 PHP (High: 0.4892 / Low: 0.4832).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5037) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0374 (+8.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5037

2017 Avg (February) 0.4663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5054	0.4893	0.4963
February	0.5113	0.4981	0.5037
March	0.5053	0.4979	0.5009
April	0.5022	0.4833	0.4953
May	0.4878	0.4802	0.4840
June	0.4931	0.4863	0.4896
July	0.4892	0.4832	0.4857
August	0.4839	0.4706	0.4786
September	0.4715	0.4640	0.4680
October	0.4654	0.4505	0.4579
November	0.4703	0.4526	0.4591
December	0.4770	0.4567	0.4671