2018 PHP to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0402 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0368 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0380 BBD

2018 PHP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0396 to the December average rate of 0.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0402 was down 1.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0407, 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 10,047 BBD

2017 Average 9,925 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,207 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 840.25 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0398

0.0368

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PHP to BBD 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 0.0385, compared to 0.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0381).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

March 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0396) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0396

2017 Avg (January) 0.0402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0402	0.0389	0.0396
February	0.0390	0.0382	0.0386
March	0.0385	0.0381	0.0384
April	0.0387	0.0381	0.0384
May	0.0387	0.0379	0.0383
June	0.0382	0.0373	0.0377
July	0.0377	0.0373	0.0375
August	0.0379	0.0374	0.0376
September	0.0374	0.0369	0.0371
October	0.0374	0.0368	0.0371
November	0.0383	0.0375	0.0379
December	0.0382	0.0376	0.0379