2018 PHP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1391 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1270 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1313 BOB

2018 PHP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1368 to the December average rate of 0.1309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1391 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1407, 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 34,779 BOB

2017 Average 34,428 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 31,748 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,031.09 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1377

0.1273

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 0.1330, compared to 0.1295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1330

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0048 BOB (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1343). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.1331 / Low: 0.1317).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-1.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1368

2017 Avg (January) 0.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1391	0.1343	0.1368
February	0.1348	0.1321	0.1332
March	0.1331	0.1317	0.1326
April	0.1339	0.1317	0.1328
May	0.1338	0.1311	0.1323
June	0.1321	0.1289	0.1302
July	0.1303	0.1281	0.1294
August	0.1310	0.1290	0.1297
September	0.1300	0.1273	0.1282
October	0.1295	0.1270	0.1281
November	0.1324	0.1296	0.1309
December	0.1322	0.1299	0.1309