2018 PHP to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3872 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.2225 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2976 BTN

2018 PHP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.3872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.2225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1648 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2596 to the December average rate of 1.3382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3872 was up 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3817, 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 346,810 BTN

2017 Average 322,949 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 305,621 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,188.81 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3772

1.2286

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PHP to BTN 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 1.2631, compared to 1.3321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2631

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0584 BTN (High: 1.3685 / Low: 1.3101). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 BTN (High: 1.2935 / Low: 1.2778).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0584

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.3648) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0977 (+7.71%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.3648

2017 Avg (October) 1.2671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2766	1.2365	1.2596
February	1.2551	1.2225	1.2409
March	1.2554	1.2372	1.2479
April	1.2932	1.2453	1.2621
May	1.3028	1.2813	1.2915
June	1.2853	1.2674	1.2765
July	1.2935	1.2778	1.2869
August	1.3282	1.2915	1.3058
September	1.3470	1.3256	1.3354
October	1.3872	1.3425	1.3648
November	1.3810	1.3285	1.3615
December	1.3685	1.3101	1.3382