YEARLY HIGH
0.0556 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0464 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0496 GEL

2017 PHP to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0542 to the December average rate of 0.0522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0556 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0560, 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 13,897 GEL
2016 Average 12,440 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 11,608 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,289.36 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0549
0.0463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to GEL 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 0.0502, compared to 0.0490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 GEL (High: 0.0540 / Low: 0.0486). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GEL (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0470).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0542) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+5.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0542
2016 Avg (January) 0.0513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0556 0.0532 0.0542
February 0.0542 0.0508 0.0527
March 0.0497 0.0484 0.0491
April 0.0495 0.0479 0.0484
May 0.0491 0.0482 0.0487
June 0.0493 0.0476 0.0484
July 0.0477 0.0470 0.0474
August 0.0476 0.0464 0.0471
September 0.0489 0.0477 0.0484
October 0.0493 0.0481 0.0484
November 0.0540 0.0486 0.0507
December 0.0539 0.0504 0.0522