YEARLY HIGH
0.0779 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0614 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0693 BRL

2018 PHP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0635 to the December average rate of 0.0737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0779 was up 15.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0676, 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 19,469 BRL
2017 Average 15,844 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 15,355 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,113.45 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0773
0.0613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BRL 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 0.0659, compared to 0.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0078 BRL (High: 0.0776 / Low: 0.0698). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BRL (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0617).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+23.64%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0759
2017 Avg (September) 0.0614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0664 0.0615 0.0635
February 0.0638 0.0614 0.0626
March 0.0635 0.0617 0.0629
April 0.0679 0.0632 0.0655
May 0.0716 0.0676 0.0695
June 0.0742 0.0698 0.0711
July 0.0736 0.0693 0.0716
August 0.0776 0.0698 0.0736
September 0.0779 0.0742 0.0759
October 0.0742 0.0680 0.0697
November 0.0751 0.0694 0.0716
December 0.0741 0.0722 0.0737