2018 PHP to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3938 MXN

YEARLY LOW

0.3455 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3651 MXN

2018 PHP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.3455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3744 to the December average rate of 0.3804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3938 was down 10.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4416, 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 98,449 MXN

2017 Average 93,871 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 86,376 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,072.28 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3865

0.3490

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MXN 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 0.3666, compared to 0.3636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0349 MXN (High: 0.3804 / Low: 0.3455). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 MXN (High: 0.3583 / Low: 0.3480).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4291), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0547 (-12.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3744

2017 Avg (January) 0.4291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3938	0.3621	0.3744
February	0.3666	0.3541	0.3593
March	0.3630	0.3481	0.3568
April	0.3624	0.3458	0.3531
May	0.3822	0.3655	0.3740
June	0.3907	0.3692	0.3818
July	0.3734	0.3488	0.3560
August	0.3583	0.3480	0.3539
September	0.3615	0.3458	0.3521
October	0.3804	0.3455	0.3557
November	0.3928	0.3719	0.3833
December	0.3893	0.3735	0.3804