YEARLY HIGH
0.1407 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1330 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1377 BOB

2017 PHP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.1330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1391 to the December average rate of 0.1375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1407 was down 6.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1498, 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 35,182 BOB
2016 Average 36,332 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 33,243 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,939.76 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1399
0.1341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BOB 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 0.1389, compared to 0.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0055 BOB (High: 0.1398 / Low: 0.1344). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BOB (High: 0.1404 / Low: 0.1387).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1392) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1484), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-6.16%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1392
2016 Avg (April) 0.1484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1406 0.1379 0.1391
February 0.1397 0.1371 0.1384
March 0.1387 0.1366 0.1379
April 0.1407 0.1381 0.1392
May 0.1404 0.1387 0.1394
June 0.1407 0.1371 0.1392
July 0.1383 0.1361 0.1373
August 0.1398 0.1344 0.1366
September 0.1383 0.1357 0.1370
October 0.1376 0.1330 0.1346
November 0.1389 0.1346 0.1364
December 0.1391 0.1359 0.1375