YEARLY HIGH
0.0341 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0314 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0323 AZN

2018 PHP to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0335 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0341 was down 12.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0392, 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 8,535 AZN
2017 Average 8,538 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 7,838 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 697.32 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0337
0.0314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to AZN 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 0.0327, compared to 0.0319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 AZN (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0329). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0317).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0335) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-10.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0335
2017 Avg (January) 0.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0341 0.0329 0.0335
February 0.0330 0.0323 0.0326
March 0.0328 0.0324 0.0325
April 0.0330 0.0324 0.0327
May 0.0330 0.0323 0.0326
June 0.0325 0.0317 0.0321
July 0.0321 0.0317 0.0319
August 0.0322 0.0318 0.0320
September 0.0318 0.0314 0.0316
October 0.0319 0.0314 0.0316
November 0.0326 0.0320 0.0323
December 0.0325 0.0320 0.0322