YEARLY HIGH
272.1147 IDR
YEARLY LOW
258.1170 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
265.5747 IDR

2017 PHP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 272.1147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 258.1170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9976 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.7150 to the December average rate of 269.4839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 272.1147 was down 8.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 296.0311, 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 68,028,667 IDR
2016 Average 70,067,650 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 64,529,256 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,499,410.63 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

270.3326
260.1478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to IDR 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 267.0707, compared to 264.0787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 267.0707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.0787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 6.8789 IDR (High: 264.9959 / Low: 258.1170). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7807 IDR (High: 267.1662 / Low: 264.3855).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.8789
March Spread (Stable) ±2.7807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.3202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 268.7150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 291.8959), the exchange rate shifted by -23.1809 (-7.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 268.7150
2016 Avg (January) 291.8959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.1147 267.1561 268.7150
February 268.6966 264.6183 266.7419
March 267.1662 264.3855 265.6931
April 270.9615 265.2933 267.0634
May 268.7812 265.8222 267.3536
June 270.3400 263.5938 266.8574
July 265.0071 262.0046 263.5371
August 265.4909 259.3034 261.8683
September 264.9959 258.1170 260.9965
October 265.3161 260.3915 263.1375
November 269.0430 262.9606 265.4490
December 272.0272 266.8387 269.4839