2018 PHP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2740 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.9986 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0968 JPY

2018 PHP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.2740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1.9986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2754 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1970 to the December average rate of 2.1244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2740 was down 3.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3647, 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 568,504 JPY

2017 Average 556,533 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 499,661 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,842.79 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2133

2.0179

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to JPY 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 2.0921, compared to 2.1016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0921

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1573 JPY (High: 2.2740 / Low: 2.1167). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 JPY (High: 2.1134 / Low: 2.0694).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1573

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1970) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1153 (-4.99%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1970

2017 Avg (January) 2.3123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2740	2.1167	2.1970
February	2.1395	2.0304	2.0800
March	2.0560	1.9986	2.0341
April	2.1169	2.0232	2.0683
May	2.1224	2.0558	2.0989
June	2.1012	2.0507	2.0740
July	2.1148	2.0671	2.0874
August	2.1076	2.0617	2.0841
September	2.1077	2.0460	2.0764
October	2.1134	2.0694	2.0903
November	2.1665	2.1170	2.1471
December	2.1752	2.0830	2.1244