2018 PHP to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9612 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.8800 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9134 GMD

2018 PHP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.9612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.8800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9501 to the December average rate of 0.9370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9612 was up 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9562, 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 240,293 GMD

2017 Average 227,342 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 220,006 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,287.38 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9562

0.8829

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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 0.9116, compared to 0.9151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0265 GMD (High: 0.9294 / Low: 0.9029). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 GMD (High: 0.9108 / Low: 0.9040).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.9501) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0748 (+8.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.9501

2017 Avg (January) 0.8753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9612	0.9386	0.9501
February	0.9294	0.9029	0.9126
March	0.9108	0.9040	0.9079
April	0.9141	0.8989	0.9077
May	0.9129	0.8943	0.9026
June	0.9010	0.8800	0.8890
July	0.9069	0.8809	0.8939
August	0.9105	0.8974	0.9032
September	0.9139	0.8895	0.8996
October	0.9264	0.9091	0.9177
November	0.9494	0.9284	0.9390
December	0.9463	0.9287	0.9370