YEARLY HIGH
0.6547 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.5813 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6041 TWD

2017 PHP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.5813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0735 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6377 to the December average rate of 0.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6547 was down 7.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7077, 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 163,687 TWD
2016 Average 169,901 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 145,319 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,367.34 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6426
0.5842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to TWD 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 0.6145, compared to 0.5937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0256 TWD (High: 0.6547 / Low: 0.6291). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 TWD (High: 0.6077 / Low: 0.6008).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6377) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7036), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0658 (-9.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6377
2016 Avg (January) 0.7036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6547 0.6291 0.6377
February 0.6289 0.6098 0.6175
March 0.6185 0.6013 0.6104
April 0.6184 0.6017 0.6098
May 0.6077 0.6008 0.6048
June 0.6116 0.6008 0.6070
July 0.6052 0.5979 0.6011
August 0.6009 0.5890 0.5938
September 0.5973 0.5862 0.5911
October 0.5970 0.5813 0.5891
November 0.5969 0.5849 0.5912
December 0.6004 0.5916 0.5957