2018 PHP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1571 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.1440 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1489 HKD

2018 PHP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.1440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1548 to the December average rate of 0.1482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1571 was down 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1583, 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 39,284 HKD

2017 Average 38,671 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 35,988 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,296.12 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1557

0.1443

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PHP to HKD 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 0.1508, compared to 0.1469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0049 HKD (High: 0.1571 / Low: 0.1522). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 HKD (High: 0.1511 / Low: 0.1497).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1548) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1548

2017 Avg (January) 0.1559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1571	0.1522	0.1548
February	0.1525	0.1495	0.1508
March	0.1511	0.1497	0.1505
April	0.1521	0.1494	0.1508
May	0.1520	0.1488	0.1502
June	0.1499	0.1463	0.1478
July	0.1481	0.1464	0.1471
August	0.1486	0.1466	0.1474
September	0.1468	0.1440	0.1453
October	0.1468	0.1443	0.1454
November	0.1501	0.1470	0.1484
December	0.1496	0.1471	0.1482