YEARLY HIGH
163.7585 UZS
YEARLY LOW
144.9251 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.3860 UZS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,939,634 UZS
2017 Average 25,316,715 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 36,231,281 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,708,353.36 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

162.7099
144.9524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.7252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.9457
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9943

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 161.2301
2017 Avg (January) 65.1274

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