2018 PHP to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3913 KGS

YEARLY LOW

1.2559 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3000 KGS

2018 PHP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.3913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1.2559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1354 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3668 to the December average rate of 1.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3913 was down 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4036, 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 347,837 KGS

2017 Average 341,230 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 313,986 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,850.51 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3772

1.2524

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PHP to KGS 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 1.3175, compared to 1.2825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3175

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0604 KGS (High: 1.3913 / Low: 1.3310). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 KGS (High: 1.3137 / Low: 1.3002).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0495 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.3668) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0273 (-1.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.3668

2017 Avg (January) 1.3941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3913	1.3310	1.3668
February	1.3363	1.3016	1.3173
March	1.3137	1.3002	1.3080
April	1.3267	1.3015	1.3145
May	1.3342	1.2948	1.3118
June	1.3061	1.2703	1.2867
July	1.2877	1.2726	1.2785
August	1.2898	1.2725	1.2793
September	1.2744	1.2559	1.2628
October	1.2853	1.2581	1.2707
November	1.3168	1.2897	1.3021
December	1.3136	1.2911	1.3014