2018 PHP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0754 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0691 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0712 SAR

2018 PHP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0742 to the December average rate of 0.0711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0754 was down 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0763, 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 18,840 SAR

2017 Average 18,611 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 17,265 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,575.59 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0747

0.0690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SAR 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 0.0722, compared to 0.0703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0722 / Low: 0.0715).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0754), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0742

2017 Avg (January) 0.0754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0754	0.0730	0.0742
February	0.0732	0.0717	0.0723
March	0.0722	0.0715	0.0720
April	0.0727	0.0715	0.0721
May	0.0731	0.0711	0.0718
June	0.0716	0.0699	0.0707
July	0.0708	0.0699	0.0703
August	0.0710	0.0701	0.0704
September	0.0701	0.0691	0.0695
October	0.0702	0.0691	0.0696
November	0.0719	0.0704	0.0711
December	0.0717	0.0705	0.0711