2018 PEN to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.4874 PHP

YEARLY LOW

15.4034 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.0265 PHP

2018 PEN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 16.4874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 15.4034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0840 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7093 to the December average rate of 15.6916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.4874 was up 2.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.0622, 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 82,437 PHP

2017 Average 77,275 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 77,017 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,419.79 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.3712

15.5749

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 16.0030, compared to 16.0500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0030

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5722 PHP (High: 15.9815 / Low: 15.4093). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1998 PHP (High: 16.3825 / Low: 16.1827).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5722

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1998

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 0.5421 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 16.3049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6008 (+3.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 16.3049

2017 Avg (September) 15.7040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.9815	15.4093	15.7093
February	16.1020	15.7524	15.9680
March	16.2752	15.8902	16.0344
April	16.2417	15.8728	16.1076
May	16.1095	15.7777	15.9668
June	16.4056	16.0114	16.2321
July	16.3825	16.1827	16.2907
August	16.2848	16.0379	16.1881
September	16.4874	16.1676	16.3049
October	16.3932	15.8680	16.1833
November	15.8408	15.4491	15.6412
December	15.9304	15.4034	15.6916