YEARLY HIGH
0.1762 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.1608 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1662 SVC

2018 PHP to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.1608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1732 to the December average rate of 0.1657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1762 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1777, 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 44,039 SVC
2017 Average 43,410 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 40,203 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,835.69 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1743
0.1611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SVC 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 0.1684, compared to 0.1640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0060 SVC (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1701). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SVC (High: 0.1686 / Low: 0.1668).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1732) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1759), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1732
2017 Avg (January) 0.1759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1762 0.1701 0.1732
February 0.1709 0.1672 0.1687
March 0.1686 0.1668 0.1679
April 0.1696 0.1667 0.1682
May 0.1695 0.1660 0.1675
June 0.1673 0.1632 0.1649
July 0.1652 0.1633 0.1640
August 0.1656 0.1634 0.1642
September 0.1637 0.1612 0.1622
October 0.1641 0.1608 0.1622
November 0.1677 0.1643 0.1658
December 0.1673 0.1645 0.1657