YEARLY HIGH
0.5728 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.4876 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5166 UAH

2018 PHP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.5728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.4876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5638 to the December average rate of 0.5256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5728 was up 1.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5627, 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 143,199 UAH
2017 Average 132,004 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 121,911 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,287.58 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5708
0.4873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to UAH 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 0.5150, compared to 0.5182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0325 UAH (High: 0.5728 / Low: 0.5403). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 UAH (High: 0.5083 / Low: 0.4982).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+2.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5638
2017 Avg (January) 0.5477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5728 0.5403 0.5638
February 0.5399 0.5129 0.5234
March 0.5191 0.4983 0.5048
April 0.5083 0.4982 0.5029
May 0.5100 0.4953 0.5011
June 0.5001 0.4876 0.4942
July 0.5065 0.4895 0.4943
August 0.5290 0.5079 0.5167
September 0.5311 0.5168 0.5226
October 0.5292 0.5157 0.5210
November 0.5408 0.5236 0.5292
December 0.5413 0.5150 0.5256