2018 PHP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.5658 BIF

YEARLY LOW

32.6399 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.7662 BIF

2018 PHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 35.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 32.6399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9259 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9016 to the December average rate of 34.2380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.5658 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.2339, 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 8,891,455 BIF

2017 Average 8,548,215 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,159,981 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 731,473.72 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.1009

32.7096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BIF 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 34.0313, compared to 33.5012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0313

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.5012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.3233 BIF (High: 33.9632 / Low: 32.6399). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4781 BIF (High: 33.1246 / Low: 32.6466).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.3233

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4781

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 0.8784 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.9016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.7725), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1291 (+3.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.9016

2017 Avg (January) 33.7725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.5658	34.2899	34.9016
February	34.4067	33.5803	34.0232
March	34.2520	33.5563	33.8965
April	34.5069	33.7446	34.0552
May	34.4891	33.4605	33.9050
June	34.0132	32.9816	33.4063
July	33.6803	32.9107	33.1923
August	33.8081	33.0445	33.3362
September	33.1246	32.6466	32.9089
October	33.9632	32.6399	33.2225
November	34.6571	33.4655	34.1091
December	34.5869	33.8251	34.2380