YEARLY HIGH
0.2815 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2578 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2696 SCR

2017 PHP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.2578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2689 to the December average rate of 0.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2815 was down 7.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3057, 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 70,370 SCR
2016 Average 69,886 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 64,440 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,930.52 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2781
0.2654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SCR 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 0.2698, compared to 0.2694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0170 SCR (High: 0.2786 / Low: 0.2616). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SCR (High: 0.2759 / Low: 0.2686).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2770) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+2.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2770
2016 Avg (December) 0.2690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2740 0.2593 0.2689
February 0.2737 0.2636 0.2690
March 0.2730 0.2581 0.2681
April 0.2767 0.2642 0.2706
May 0.2759 0.2686 0.2718
June 0.2789 0.2624 0.2702
July 0.2723 0.2598 0.2675
August 0.2718 0.2578 0.2664
September 0.2706 0.2612 0.2674
October 0.2725 0.2604 0.2667
November 0.2786 0.2616 0.2715
December 0.2815 0.2649 0.2770