2018 PHP to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PHP to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PHP to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 163.7585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 144.9251.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8334 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.2301 to the December average rate of 157.6327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 163.7585 was up 0.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 162.8907, 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 2018.
PHP to UZS 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 155.7252, compared to 151.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6785 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 5.9457 UZS (High: 152.9278 / Low: 146.9821). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9943 UZS (High: 147.5081 / Low: 145.5139).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.4876 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 161.2301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.1274), the exchange rate shifted by +96.1028 (+147.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 163.7585 | 159.2642 | 161.2301 |
| February | 159.9303 | 156.4755 | 157.9315 |
| March | 157.6871 | 155.1715 | 156.5693 |
| April | 156.4725 | 154.0145 | 155.5330 |
| May | 156.3724 | 151.7973 | 153.7875 |
| June | 152.9278 | 146.9821 | 149.2999 |
| July | 147.6575 | 145.3410 | 146.4322 |
| August | 147.5081 | 145.5139 | 146.4364 |
| September | 150.0726 | 144.9251 | 147.1937 |
| October | 154.5399 | 148.7603 | 151.9851 |
| November | 158.7628 | 154.5881 | 156.6002 |
| December | 159.4231 | 156.2513 | 157.6327 |