2018 PHP to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0330 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0300 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0314 BAM

2018 PHP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0318 to the December average rate of 0.0326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0330 was down 12.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0378, 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 8,260 BAM

2017 Average 8,611 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 7,499 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 761.35 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0328

0.0302

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PHP to BAM 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 BAM (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0305). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BAM (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0301).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.90%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0326

2017 Avg (December) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0327	0.0305	0.0318
February	0.0309	0.0300	0.0305
March	0.0309	0.0301	0.0304
April	0.0313	0.0303	0.0306
May	0.0321	0.0311	0.0316
June	0.0320	0.0310	0.0316
July	0.0317	0.0305	0.0313
August	0.0323	0.0313	0.0318
September	0.0316	0.0305	0.0310
October	0.0323	0.0308	0.0316
November	0.0330	0.0314	0.0325
December	0.0330	0.0321	0.0326