YEARLY HIGH
7.3330 NGN
YEARLY LOW
6.0336 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6191 NGN

2017 PHP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 7.3330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 6.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2993 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2941 to the December average rate of 7.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.3330 was down 1.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.4820, 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 1,833,240 NGN
2016 Average 1,353,441 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,508,410 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,829.66 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.2452
6.1585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to NGN 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 6.3202, compared to 6.9180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.0803 NGN (High: 7.3330 / Low: 6.2527). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1199 NGN (High: 7.2158 / Low: 7.0960).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0803
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 7.0064) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0889 (+1.28%).

2017 Avg (August) 7.0064
2016 Avg (August) 6.9175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3986 6.1115 6.2941
February 6.3701 6.1458 6.3062
March 6.3684 6.0964 6.2491
April 6.4075 6.1469 6.3233
May 6.5351 6.2916 6.3632
June 6.9397 6.2145 6.3853
July 6.9114 6.0336 6.2562
August 7.3330 6.2527 7.0064
September 7.1120 6.9522 7.0367
October 7.0455 6.8946 6.9926
November 7.1806 6.9081 7.0616
December 7.2158 7.0960 7.1546