2018 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4560 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.2152 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3745 AFN

2018 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.4560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.2152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2408 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3816 to the December average rate of 1.4319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4560 was up 4.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 364,003 AFN

2017 Average 337,136 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 303,804 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,199.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4417

1.3230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to AFN 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 1.3514, compared to 1.3975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3514

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2408 AFN (High: 1.4560 / Low: 1.2152). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 AFN (High: 1.3404 / Low: 1.3239).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2408

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.4278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0793 (+5.88%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.4278

2017 Avg (November) 1.3485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4086	1.3520	1.3816
February	1.3571	1.3207	1.3370
March	1.3404	1.3239	1.3329
April	1.3620	1.3254	1.3451
May	1.3707	1.3478	1.3602
June	1.3756	1.3388	1.3520
July	1.3816	1.3334	1.3656
August	1.3783	1.3582	1.3656
September	1.4061	1.3692	1.3898
October	1.4167	1.3926	1.4046
November	1.4560	1.2152	1.4278
December	1.4540	1.4055	1.4319