YEARLY HIGH
0.4086 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.3315 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3665 MDL

2017 PHP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.3315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4033 to the December average rate of 0.3416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4086 was down 5.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4342, 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 102,145 MDL
2016 Average 104,720 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 82,869 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,276.37 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4097
0.3326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MDL 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 0.3866, compared to 0.3465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0197 MDL (High: 0.3839 / Low: 0.3642). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MDL (High: 0.3598 / Low: 0.3566).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4033) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0245 (-5.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4033
2016 Avg (January) 0.4278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4086 0.4005 0.4033
February 0.4011 0.3953 0.3989
March 0.3984 0.3855 0.3919
April 0.3927 0.3837 0.3878
May 0.3839 0.3642 0.3722
June 0.3686 0.3578 0.3652
July 0.3598 0.3566 0.3578
August 0.3589 0.3464 0.3507
September 0.3502 0.3431 0.3466
October 0.3469 0.3315 0.3390
November 0.3475 0.3374 0.3433
December 0.3438 0.3377 0.3416