2018 PHP to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9753 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9038 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9419 DOP

2018 PHP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.9753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.9038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0715 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9600 to the December average rate of 0.9544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9753 was up 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9707, 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 243,832 DOP

2017 Average 234,867 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 225,946 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,886.33 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9633

0.9228

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PHP to DOP 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 0.9470, compared to 0.9367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9470

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0354 DOP (High: 0.9392 / Low: 0.9038). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 DOP (High: 0.9417 / Low: 0.9318).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.9600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.9600

2017 Avg (January) 0.9351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9753	0.9456	0.9600
February	0.9522	0.9351	0.9430
March	0.9518	0.9417	0.9474
April	0.9597	0.9430	0.9511
May	0.9602	0.9393	0.9478
June	0.9482	0.9241	0.9330
July	0.9383	0.9247	0.9302
August	0.9417	0.9318	0.9357
September	0.9367	0.9198	0.9264
October	0.9392	0.9038	0.9261
November	0.9590	0.9369	0.9473
December	0.9645	0.9474	0.9544