2018 PHP to MNT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |