YEARLY HIGH
1.5530 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.4426 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4997 BTN

2021 PHP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PHP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.5530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.4426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1104 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5208 to the December average rate of 1.4968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5530 was up 0.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5519, 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 388,245 BTN
2020 Average 373,488 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 360,651 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,593.78 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5412
1.4578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.5190, compared to 1.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0720 BTN (High: 1.5221 / Low: 1.4502). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 BTN (High: 1.5329 / Low: 1.5183).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0720
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0388 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.5343) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+2.09%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.5343
2020 Avg (April) 1.5029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5336 1.5133 1.5208
February 1.5203 1.4767 1.5049
March 1.5168 1.4826 1.4977
April 1.5530 1.5021 1.5343
May 1.5442 1.5105 1.5290
June 1.5329 1.5183 1.5271
July 1.5155 1.4673 1.4883
August 1.5205 1.4622 1.4776
September 1.4832 1.4426 1.4648
October 1.4877 1.4575 1.4765
November 1.4951 1.4664 1.4785
December 1.5221 1.4502 1.4968