YEARLY HIGH
2.7146 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.5607 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6361 JPY

2026 PHP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PHP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 2.7146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.5607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1539 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6500 to the December average rate of 2.6012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7146 was up 0.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.7130, 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 678,650 JPY
2025 Average 650,627 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 640,176 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,474.24 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6745
2.5781
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 2.6361, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0959 JPY (High: 2.7135 / Low: 2.6176). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 JPY (High: 2.5957 / Low: 2.5607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.6660) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.6144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+1.98%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.6660
2025 Avg (February) 2.6144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6845 2.5935 2.6500
February 2.7146 2.6297 2.6660
March 2.7135 2.6176 2.6664
April 2.6720 2.5992 2.6467
May 2.5957 2.5607 2.5861
June 2.6348 2.5813 2.6012