2018 PHP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

70.4023 MGA

YEARLY LOW

58.9906 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.4556 MGA

2018 PHP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 70.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 58.9906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4117 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.1934 to the December average rate of 67.2711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.4023 was up 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.0362, 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 17,600,566 MGA

2017 Average 15,501,685 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 14,747,640 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,852,925.96 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

68.9631

59.6829

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PHP to MGA 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 62.2096, compared to 64.7016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.2096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.7016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.6320 MGA (High: 70.4023 / Low: 65.7702). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6436 MGA (High: 62.4619 / Low: 61.8183).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.6320

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.1016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 67.2711) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.1610), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1102 (+4.85%).

2018 Avg (December) 67.2711

2017 Avg (December) 64.1610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.4347	62.6286	64.1934
February	62.4530	59.8367	61.0918
March	61.6219	58.9906	60.4563
April	62.9519	60.9698	61.8177
May	63.3415	61.4766	62.3614
June	64.3756	62.1124	63.3369
July	63.4123	61.6599	62.6535
August	62.4619	61.8183	62.1051
September	63.5779	62.1632	63.0505
October	66.1543	63.4588	64.9398
November	69.8972	66.1942	68.1897
December	70.4023	65.7702	67.2711