YEARLY HIGH
11.7500 CRC
YEARLY LOW
10.7170 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3414 CRC

2019 PHP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PHP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 11.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 10.7170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0331 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5086 to the December average rate of 11.1681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.7500 was down 0.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.8548, 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 2,937,509 CRC
2018 Average 2,738,049 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,679,238 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,271.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.7591
10.8443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to CRC 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 11.4825, compared to 11.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.5701 CRC (High: 11.6104 / Low: 11.0403). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1783 CRC (High: 11.7500 / Low: 11.5717).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5701
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3716 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 11.6829) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6719 (+6.10%).

2019 Avg (February) 11.6829
2018 Avg (February) 11.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7229 11.3359 11.5086
February 11.7500 11.5717 11.6829
March 11.7000 11.2663 11.4906
April 11.7001 11.3986 11.5443
May 11.5027 11.1187 11.3332
June 11.4103 11.2043 11.3352
July 11.4154 11.1922 11.2922
August 11.1508 10.7170 10.9205
September 11.2647 10.8937 11.1049
October 11.4627 11.1338 11.3077
November 11.6104 11.0403 11.4088
December 11.2968 10.9469 11.1681