2018 PHP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2889 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.2223 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2509 LSL

2018 PHP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0666 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2413 to the December average rate of 0.2702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2889 was up 1.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2842, 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 72,221 LSL

2017 Average 66,044 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 55,567 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,653.80 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2779

0.2230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LSL 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 0.2365, compared to 0.2653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0280 LSL (High: 0.2889 / Low: 0.2609). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 LSL (High: 0.2306 / Low: 0.2223).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2733) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+5.93%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2733

2017 Avg (September) 0.2580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2490	0.2304	0.2413
February	0.2354	0.2224	0.2282
March	0.2306	0.2223	0.2275
April	0.2414	0.2263	0.2325
May	0.2443	0.2340	0.2400
June	0.2585	0.2392	0.2496
July	0.2590	0.2469	0.2513
August	0.2737	0.2485	0.2608
September	0.2889	0.2609	0.2733
October	0.2761	0.2613	0.2695
November	0.2717	0.2614	0.2670
December	0.2757	0.2598	0.2702