YEARLY HIGH
714.8090 IRR
YEARLY LOW
604.4577 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
655.9052 IRR

2017 PHP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 714.8090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 604.4577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.3513 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 637.4186 to the December average rate of 701.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 714.8090 was up 8.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 659.5691, 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 178,702,258 IRR
2016 Average 158,779,567 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 151,114,429 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,587,828.63 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

707.3977
631.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to IRR 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 647.5362, compared to 664.2742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.7380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 647.5362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 664.2742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 48.5374 IRR (High: 652.9951 / Low: 604.4577). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5260 IRR (High: 648.8121 / Low: 643.2861).

January Spread (Volatile) ±48.5374
March Spread (Stable) ±5.5260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.9754 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 701.0360) against the same month in 2016 (average: 604.1736), the exchange rate shifted by +96.8624 (+16.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 701.0360
2016 Avg (December) 604.1736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 652.9951 604.4577 637.4186
February 653.0965 642.4977 648.1518
March 648.8121 643.2861 645.6878
April 660.5706 646.2650 651.3015
May 654.4450 647.0072 651.4442
June 659.4147 642.3793 651.2136
July 648.1797 640.4291 644.2382
August 650.7266 637.7040 644.7876
September 658.2642 649.0405 653.5495
October 669.4760 653.8667 660.5212
November 692.0414 670.9541 681.5127
December 714.8090 686.6793 701.0360