YEARLY HIGH
0.0141 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0131 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 XDR

2018 PHP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0141 was down 6.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0151, 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 3,520 XDR
2017 Average 3,580 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,270 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.09 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0138
0.0132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to XDR 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 XDR (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0138) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-7.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0138
2017 Avg (January) 0.0149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0141 0.0134 0.0138
February 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
March 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
April 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
May 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
June 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
July 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
August 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
September 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
October 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
November 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136
December 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136