YEARLY HIGH
1.0173 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.9291 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9679 GMD

2019 PHP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PHP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.9291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0882 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9440 to the December average rate of 1.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0173 was up 5.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9612, 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 254,321 GMD
2018 Average 228,353 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 232,267 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,053.26 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0179
0.9373
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 0.9503, compared to 0.9854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0377 GMD (High: 1.0091 / Low: 0.9714). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 GMD (High: 0.9547 / Low: 0.9419).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.0112) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+7.92%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.0112
2018 Avg (December) 0.9370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9520 0.9362 0.9440
February 0.9547 0.9419 0.9493
March 0.9563 0.9291 0.9451
April 0.9598 0.9453 0.9543
May 0.9602 0.9406 0.9503
June 0.9715 0.9451 0.9591
July 0.9817 0.9686 0.9751
August 0.9747 0.9494 0.9620
September 0.9771 0.9589 0.9683
October 1.0091 0.9714 0.9863
November 1.0164 0.9990 1.0095
December 1.0173 1.0044 1.0112