2018 PHP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3241 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.0740 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1916 RUB

2018 PHP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.3241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.0740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2501 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1217 to the December average rate of 1.2806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3241 was up 7.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2358, 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 331,027 RUB

2017 Average 289,364 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 268,508 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,518.41 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2990

1.0779

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to RUB 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 1.1430, compared to 1.2401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1430

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1259 RUB (High: 1.2194 / Low: 1.0935). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 RUB (High: 1.1086 / Low: 1.0864).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1259

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.2806) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1159 (+9.95%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.2806

2017 Avg (December) 1.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1542	1.0942	1.1217
February	1.1299	1.0740	1.0963
March	1.1086	1.0864	1.0963
April	1.2194	1.0935	1.1681
May	1.2300	1.1677	1.1929
June	1.1975	1.1728	1.1824
July	1.1962	1.1552	1.1777
August	1.2763	1.1885	1.2471
September	1.3087	1.2124	1.2529
October	1.2365	1.1997	1.2216
November	1.2800	1.2335	1.2610
December	1.3241	1.2560	1.2806