2018 PHP to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1329 MRO

YEARLY LOW

3.8348 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7503 MRO

2018 PHP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 7.1329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 3.8348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2981 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0252 to the December average rate of 6.7623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1329 was down 2.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.3221, 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 1,783,225 MRO

2017 Average 1,786,029 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 958,698 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 824,527.22 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.0835

6.3847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MRO 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 6.8408, compared to 6.6597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8408

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.8481 MRO (High: 6.6829 / Low: 3.8348). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0652 MRO (High: 6.7294 / Low: 6.6642).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.8481

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1763 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.0252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.2092), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1840 (-2.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.0252

2017 Avg (January) 7.2092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.1329	6.9098	7.0252
February	6.9347	6.7841	6.8509
March	6.8608	6.7812	6.8251
April	6.9133	6.7777	6.8330
May	6.8843	6.7515	6.8082
June	6.7890	6.6281	6.7023
July	6.7172	6.6295	6.6723
August	6.7294	6.6642	6.6956
September	6.6770	6.5712	6.6193
October	6.6829	3.8348	6.4430
November	6.8428	6.7016	6.7659
December	6.8253	6.7086	6.7623