YEARLY HIGH
114.1522 PYG
YEARLY LOW
104.5389 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.8646 PYG

2018 PHP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 114.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 104.5389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6133 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.7690 to the December average rate of 112.2552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 114.1522 was down 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 117.3912, 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 28,538,049 PYG
2017 Average 27,954,588 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 26,134,722 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,403,327.03 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

113.2115
105.2412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to PYG 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 107.8855, compared to 109.8437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.8855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.8437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.5711 PYG (High: 114.1522 / Low: 109.5811). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5581 PYG (High: 109.4394 / Low: 107.8813).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5711
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.8444 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 111.7690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 115.3445), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5755 (-3.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 111.7690
2017 Avg (January) 115.3445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.1522 109.5811 111.7690
February 109.9986 106.6001 107.9246
March 107.1714 104.5389 105.9054
April 107.6452 105.4225 106.5588
May 109.0891 106.8663 107.8574
June 109.5624 105.8507 107.2977
July 108.1671 106.3268 107.1380
August 109.5421 107.4548 108.2895
September 109.4394 107.8813 108.4836
October 112.5713 108.5294 110.3487
November 113.5076 111.1122 112.5473
December 113.9125 111.3610 112.2552