YEARLY HIGH
48.7350 MNT
YEARLY LOW
40.5588 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.1691 MNT

2018 PHP to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 48.7350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 40.5588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1762 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9568 to the December average rate of 46.6800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.7350 was down 3.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.5304, 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 12,183,744 MNT
2017 Average 12,081,787 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 10,139,689 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,044,054.67 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.2408
44.8326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MNT 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 46.1906, compared to 46.1477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.1477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 5.3643 MNT (High: 45.9231 / Low: 40.5588). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4133 MNT (High: 46.0796 / Low: 45.6664).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.3643
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6826 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 47.9568) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.9364), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9796 (-3.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 47.9568
2017 Avg (January) 49.9364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.7350 47.0305 47.9568
February 46.9603 45.7212 46.2742
March 46.0796 45.6664 45.9102
April 46.4031 45.5543 45.9422
May 46.4345 45.6164 45.9435
June 45.9231 40.5588 45.1167
July 46.0441 45.4992 45.7425
August 46.2290 45.6099 45.8517
September 45.6757 45.0152 45.2602
October 46.6305 45.0934 46.1165
November 47.8561 46.7062 47.2351
December 47.8851 46.1096 46.6800