2018 PHP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0814 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0738 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0766 MYR

2018 PHP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0783 to the December average rate of 0.0790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0814 was down 10.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0910, 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 20,340 MYR

2017 Average 21,339 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 18,440 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,899.89 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0797

0.0743

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PHP to MYR 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 0.0758, compared to 0.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0057 MYR (High: 0.0814 / Low: 0.0757). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MYR (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0766).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0783) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0896), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0113 (-12.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0783

2017 Avg (January) 0.0896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0814	0.0757	0.0783
February	0.0766	0.0743	0.0754
March	0.0757	0.0738	0.0749
April	0.0760	0.0739	0.0747
May	0.0778	0.0753	0.0760
June	0.0760	0.0747	0.0753
July	0.0766	0.0752	0.0759
August	0.0773	0.0766	0.0769
September	0.0774	0.0762	0.0767
October	0.0783	0.0763	0.0771
November	0.0802	0.0783	0.0793
December	0.0800	0.0786	0.0790