2018 PHP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0268 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0250 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0256 SGD

2018 PHP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0268 was down 8.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0292, 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 6,698 SGD

2017 Average 6,852 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 6,247 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.43 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0263

0.0251

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PHP to SGD 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 SGD (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0256).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0262) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-8.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0262

2017 Avg (January) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0268	0.0255	0.0262
February	0.0258	0.0250	0.0254
March	0.0255	0.0250	0.0252
April	0.0257	0.0251	0.0253
May	0.0259	0.0254	0.0256
June	0.0256	0.0251	0.0254
July	0.0257	0.0253	0.0255
August	0.0259	0.0256	0.0257
September	0.0257	0.0251	0.0254
October	0.0259	0.0253	0.0256
November	0.0263	0.0258	0.0261
December	0.0262	0.0257	0.0260