YEARLY HIGH
0.0717 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0658 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0683 ILS

2018 PHP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0677 to the December average rate of 0.0711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0717 was down 8.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0781, 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 17,915 ILS
2017 Average 17,853 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 16,456 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,459.36 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0716
0.0661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ILS 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 0.0677, compared to 0.0688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0034 ILS (High: 0.0696 / Low: 0.0663). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ILS (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0706).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0711) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0696), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.15%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0711
2017 Avg (December) 0.0696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0696 0.0663 0.0677
February 0.0683 0.0665 0.0674
March 0.0671 0.0660 0.0665
April 0.0697 0.0670 0.0680
May 0.0700 0.0676 0.0687
June 0.0686 0.0673 0.0679
July 0.0692 0.0678 0.0683
August 0.0702 0.0675 0.0688
September 0.0675 0.0658 0.0666
October 0.0697 0.0668 0.0678
November 0.0715 0.0691 0.0702
December 0.0717 0.0706 0.0711