2017 PHP to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PHP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PHP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 10.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 4.2153.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1185 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3024 to the December average rate of 10.2412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 138.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.3338 was up 116.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PHP to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2937, compared to 8.8499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5563 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.8965 SYP (High: 10.1359 / Low: 4.2393). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 SYP (High: 4.2869 / Low: 4.2523).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0790 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.2412) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2899), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9513 (+138.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3298 | 4.2849 | 4.3024 |
| February | 4.3232 | 4.2489 | 4.2878 |
| March | 4.2869 | 4.2523 | 4.2677 |
| April | 4.3437 | 4.2688 | 4.3018 |
| May | 4.3220 | 4.2739 | 4.3024 |
| June | 4.3550 | 4.2407 | 4.2998 |
| July | 4.2554 | 4.2153 | 4.2365 |
| August | 10.1359 | 4.2393 | 8.3779 |
| September | 10.1633 | 10.0409 | 10.1037 |
| October | 10.1138 | 9.9035 | 10.0246 |
| November | 10.2469 | 9.9932 | 10.1158 |
| December | 10.3338 | 10.1530 | 10.2412 |