2018 PHP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.8184 KRW

YEARLY LOW

20.2900 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.8955 KRW

2018 PHP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 21.8184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 20.2900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5283 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1004 to the December average rate of 21.2818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8184 was down 10.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.3401, 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 5,454,591 KRW

2017 Average 5,610,035 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 5,072,505 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 382,086.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.4392

20.4690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to KRW 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 20.7083, compared to 21.0828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.0828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.9082 KRW (High: 21.2699 / Low: 20.3617). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3649 KRW (High: 21.4329 / Low: 21.0680).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9082

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2952 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 21.3583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.6610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3026 (-1.40%).

2018 Avg (November) 21.3583

2017 Avg (November) 21.6610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.3865	20.8287	21.1004
February	21.2699	20.3617	20.8127
March	20.8578	20.3321	20.5637
April	20.7289	20.2977	20.5498
May	20.8218	20.3555	20.6009
June	20.9755	20.2900	20.6226
July	21.2867	20.8115	21.0265
August	21.3195	20.7640	21.0530
September	21.0947	20.5507	20.7578
October	21.3767	20.5565	21.0190
November	21.8184	21.0309	21.3583
December	21.4329	21.0680	21.2818