YEARLY HIGH
0.9562 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.8586 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9092 GMD

2017 PHP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.9562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0976 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8753 to the December average rate of 0.9451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9562 was up 2.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9319, 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 239,049 GMD
2016 Average 221,150 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 214,638 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,411.08 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9521
0.8683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to GMD 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 0.9008, compared to 0.9177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0397 GMD (High: 0.9187 / Low: 0.8790). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 GMD (High: 0.9140 / Low: 0.9058).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9451) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0851 (+9.89%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9451
2016 Avg (December) 0.8600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8908 0.8586 0.8753
February 0.8949 0.8768 0.8835
March 0.9019 0.8838 0.8907
April 0.9179 0.9012 0.9076
May 0.9296 0.9072 0.9253
June 0.9377 0.9113 0.9224
July 0.9140 0.9058 0.9093
August 0.9187 0.8790 0.9011
September 0.9093 0.8943 0.9033
October 0.9274 0.8956 0.9163
November 0.9463 0.9204 0.9309
December 0.9562 0.9357 0.9451