YEARLY HIGH
1553.8381 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1447.3266 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1487.5762 LBP

2026 PHP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PHP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1553.8381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1447.3266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.5114 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1512.7041 to the December average rate of 1453.2030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1553.8381 was down 4.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 1619.4822, 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 388,459,520 LBP
2025 Average 389,606,841 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 361,831,662 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,627,858.41 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1542.5306
1445.0824
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1493.3051, compared to 1453.2030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.1020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1493.3051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1453.2030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 73.8432 LBP (High: 1549.2996 / Low: 1475.4564). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4128 LBP (High: 1461.4444 / Low: 1455.0316).

March Spread (Volatile) ±73.8432
May Spread (Stable) ±6.4128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 31.1745 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.1745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1534.4099) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1544.9904), the exchange rate shifted by -10.5805 (-0.68%).

2026 Avg (February) 1534.4099
2025 Avg (February) 1544.9904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1531.6781 1477.0350 1512.7041
February 1553.8381 1494.3934 1534.4099
March 1549.2996 1475.4564 1503.5150
April 1508.4723 1457.0946 1488.1793
May 1461.4444 1455.0316 1457.0048
June 1485.5369 1447.3266 1464.0172
July 1458.7374 1447.5289 1453.2030