YEARLY HIGH
30.7227 LBP
YEARLY LOW
29.0673 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9518 LBP

2017 PHP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 30.7227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 29.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6554 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3102 to the December average rate of 30.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.7227 was down 6.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.8226, 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 7,680,672 LBP
2016 Average 7,949,917 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,266,832 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413,839.99 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.3997
29.3252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LBP 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 30.2082, compared to 29.6954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.0610 LBP (High: 30.2381 / Low: 29.1771). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3817 LBP (High: 30.4562 / Low: 30.0746).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0610
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3817

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 30.2917) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.5509), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2592 (-6.94%).

2017 Avg (April) 30.2917
2016 Avg (April) 32.5509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5758 30.0977 30.3102
February 30.6096 29.8874 30.1803
March 30.1703 29.7384 29.9606
April 30.7227 29.9927 30.2917
May 30.4562 30.0746 30.2806
June 30.6388 29.7425 30.2260
July 29.8682 29.3432 29.7252
August 30.2381 29.1771 29.5595
September 29.8888 29.3446 29.6042
October 29.8453 29.0673 29.4147
November 30.3096 29.3491 29.7226
December 30.4095 29.8017 30.1464