YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0142 GBP

2018 PHP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0143 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0152 was down 8.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0167, 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 3,794 GBP
2017 Average 3,854 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,348 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446.04 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0151
0.0135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to GBP 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 GBP (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0141).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0150
2017 Avg (December) 0.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0137 0.0143
February 0.0141 0.0136 0.0138
March 0.0140 0.0134 0.0137
April 0.0141 0.0134 0.0137
May 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
June 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142
July 0.0144 0.0141 0.0142
August 0.0147 0.0144 0.0146
September 0.0145 0.0139 0.0142
October 0.0147 0.0140 0.0142
November 0.0150 0.0144 0.0147
December 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150