YEARLY HIGH
0.1738 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.1517 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1651 SEK

2018 PHP to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.1738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1593 to the December average rate of 0.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1738 was down 5.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1840, 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 43,450 SEK
2017 Average 42,404 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 37,929 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,520.91 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1734
0.1535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SEK 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 0.1614, compared to 0.1687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0109 SEK (High: 0.1643 / Low: 0.1534). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 SEK (High: 0.1600 / Low: 0.1566).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1712) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+2.73%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1712
2017 Avg (December) 0.1667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1643 0.1534 0.1593
February 0.1592 0.1517 0.1551
March 0.1600 0.1566 0.1581
April 0.1694 0.1598 0.1627
May 0.1720 0.1638 0.1675
June 0.1689 0.1617 0.1659
July 0.1676 0.1629 0.1654
August 0.1721 0.1662 0.1703
September 0.1711 0.1620 0.1661
October 0.1715 0.1652 0.1678
November 0.1737 0.1699 0.1717
December 0.1738 0.1685 0.1712