2018 PHP to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4755 HTG

YEARLY LOW

1.2162 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2830 HTG

2018 PHP to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.4755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 1.2162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2593 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2770 to the December average rate of 1.4409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4755 was up 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3880, 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 368,867 HTG

2017 Average 322,610 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 304,052 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,815.29 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4614

1.2160

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PHP to HTG 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 1.2454, compared to 1.3206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0745 HTG (High: 1.3174 / Low: 1.2429). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 HTG (High: 1.2430 / Low: 1.2298).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0745

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.4409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1708 (+13.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.4409

2017 Avg (December) 1.2701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3174	1.2429	1.2770
February	1.2514	1.2247	1.2365
March	1.2430	1.2298	1.2369
April	1.2535	1.2346	1.2452
May	1.2566	1.2221	1.2370
June	1.2512	1.2170	1.2399
July	1.2669	1.2162	1.2445
August	1.2981	1.2445	1.2648
September	1.2947	1.2796	1.2858
October	1.3484	1.2854	1.3111
November	1.4066	1.3416	1.3764
December	1.4755	1.4027	1.4409