YEARLY HIGH
0.1298 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0716 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0917 TRY

2018 PHP to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.1298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.0716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0747 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1298 was up 64.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0788, 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 32,461 TRY
2017 Average 18,096 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 17,902 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,558.36 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1214
0.0686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to TRY 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 0.0787, compared to 0.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0358 TRY (High: 0.1298 / Low: 0.0940). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 TRY (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0716).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0427 (+61.98%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1115
2017 Avg (August) 0.0688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0760 0.0731 0.0747
February 0.0742 0.0716 0.0730
March 0.0768 0.0731 0.0747
April 0.0797 0.0757 0.0781
May 0.0906 0.0792 0.0847
June 0.0890 0.0846 0.0872
July 0.0928 0.0857 0.0894
August 0.1298 0.0940 0.1115
September 0.1242 0.1111 0.1170
October 0.1139 0.1023 0.1078
November 0.1037 0.0987 0.1016
December 0.1022 0.0989 0.1006