2018 PHP to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

285.4054 IDR

YEARLY LOW

258.8824 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

268.9209 IDR

2018 PHP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 285.4054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 258.8824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5230 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.4887 to the December average rate of 274.9914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 285.4054 was up 4.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 272.1147, 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 71,351,362 IDR

2017 Average 66,392,611 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 64,720,607 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,630,755.51 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

283.6731

259.8361

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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 264.7861, compared to 273.0558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.7861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.0558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 16.1407 IDR (High: 285.4054 / Low: 269.2648). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7413 IDR (High: 265.1303 / Low: 262.3890).

October Spread (Volatile) ±16.1407

March Spread (Stable) ±2.7413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.1963 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 281.6866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 263.1375), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5491 (+7.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 281.6866

2017 Avg (October) 263.1375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.7037	260.1591	265.4887
February	264.4372	258.8824	261.8225
March	265.1303	262.3890	264.0632
April	268.5728	263.2106	265.2872
May	270.9751	264.3864	268.6257
June	266.7983	261.0950	263.4294
July	270.0895	265.9082	267.5223
August	270.9019	267.8834	269.1262
September	269.1149	265.4595	267.0093
October	285.4054	269.2648	281.6866
November	284.0943	273.3856	277.9987
December	277.3802	271.6013	274.9914