YEARLY HIGH
0.0260 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0236 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0246 CAD

2018 PHP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0246 to the December average rate of 0.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0260 was down 5.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0276, 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 6,507 CAD
2017 Average 6,443 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,905 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602.04 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0256
0.0240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to CAD 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 CAD (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0245).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.42%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0255
2017 Avg (December) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0252 0.0240 0.0246
February 0.0246 0.0238 0.0242
March 0.0252 0.0246 0.0248
April 0.0249 0.0241 0.0245
May 0.0249 0.0243 0.0246
June 0.0250 0.0244 0.0247
July 0.0248 0.0245 0.0246
August 0.0247 0.0242 0.0245
September 0.0246 0.0238 0.0241
October 0.0246 0.0236 0.0242
November 0.0254 0.0246 0.0250
December 0.0260 0.0251 0.0255