YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0240 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0254 AUD

2018 PHP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0249 to the December average rate of 0.0265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0271 was down 3.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0280, 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 6,774 AUD
2017 Average 6,476 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,008 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 766.08 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0267
0.0243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to AUD 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 0.0250, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 AUD (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AUD (High: 0.0255 / Low: 0.0250).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0265
2017 Avg (December) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0257 0.0240 0.0249
February 0.0250 0.0241 0.0245
March 0.0250 0.0244 0.0247
April 0.0257 0.0247 0.0250
May 0.0258 0.0251 0.0254
June 0.0254 0.0248 0.0251
July 0.0255 0.0250 0.0253
August 0.0260 0.0254 0.0256
September 0.0262 0.0253 0.0258
October 0.0264 0.0255 0.0261
November 0.0264 0.0259 0.0261
December 0.0271 0.0258 0.0265