YEARLY HIGH
444.2718 STD
YEARLY LOW
421.8226 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
433.7868 STD

2020 PHP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 444.2718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 421.8226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4492 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 424.1517 to the December average rate of 429.9715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 444.2718 was up 3.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 428.0073, 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 111,067,959 STD
2019 Average 102,947,852 STD
Yearly Trough Low 105,455,655 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,612,303.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

442.8544
422.4515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to STD 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 433.6890, compared to 433.8846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 433.6890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 433.8846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 14.3770 STD (High: 436.8850 / Low: 422.5080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4709 STD (High: 434.8573 / Low: 431.3863).

February Spread (Volatile) ±14.3770
October Spread (Stable) ±3.4709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.2767 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 441.1541) against the same month in 2019 (average: 421.6675), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4867 (+4.62%).

2020 Avg (July) 441.1541
2019 Avg (July) 421.6675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 427.1991 421.8226 424.1517
February 436.8850 422.5080 431.8432
March 440.1084 427.7251 434.1249
April 439.2295 431.8063 435.3511
May 441.8090 433.1707 436.4447
June 443.6902 437.0826 440.2181
July 444.2718 434.7500 441.1541
August 435.9532 429.3979 432.8775
September 434.6163 429.6826 432.1097
October 434.8573 431.3863 432.8327
November 437.4230 431.0932 434.3619
December 435.3373 424.5385 429.9715