YEARLY HIGH
16.0622 PHP
YEARLY LOW
14.6072 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4546 PHP

2017 PEN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 16.0622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 14.6072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4550 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9030 to the December average rate of 15.4984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.0622 was up 8.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.8202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,311 PHP
2016 Average 70,388 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 73,036 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,275.10 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.8883
14.8134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 15.2433, compared to 15.6659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7435 PHP (High: 15.8614 / Low: 15.1180). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1560 PHP (High: 15.6707 / Low: 15.5147).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7435
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1874 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 15.7988) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.2829), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5159 (+10.61%).

2017 Avg (October) 15.7988
2016 Avg (October) 14.2829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1721 14.6072 14.9030
February 15.4970 15.1290 15.3420
March 15.5199 15.2715 15.3925
April 15.4832 15.1528 15.3289
May 15.4631 15.1518 15.2260
June 15.5638 15.0886 15.2676
July 15.6707 15.5147 15.5871
August 15.8975 15.3994 15.7211
September 15.8317 15.5580 15.7040
October 16.0622 15.5148 15.7988
November 15.8614 15.1180 15.6859
December 15.6661 15.3172 15.4984