YEARLY HIGH
3.6389 DJF
YEARLY LOW
3.4378 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5492 DJF

2017 PHP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 3.6389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 3.4378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2010 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5926 to the December average rate of 3.5549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6389 was down 5.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8693, 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 909,716 DJF
2016 Average 935,840 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 859,455 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,261.16 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6037
3.4701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to DJF 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 3.5832, compared to 3.5152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1040 DJF (High: 3.5574 / Low: 3.4534). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 DJF (High: 3.5803 / Low: 3.5484).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1040
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.5892) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8334), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2442 (-6.37%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.5892
2016 Avg (April) 3.8334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6124 3.5719 3.5926
February 3.6099 3.5467 3.5790
March 3.5803 3.5484 3.5622
April 3.6389 3.5603 3.5892
May 3.6089 3.5684 3.5898
June 3.6317 3.5370 3.5867
July 3.5473 3.5137 3.5312
August 3.5574 3.4534 3.5038
September 3.5280 3.4812 3.5066
October 3.5141 3.4378 3.4813
November 3.5593 3.4729 3.5133
December 3.5870 3.5245 3.5549