2018 PHP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0567 XOF

YEARLY LOW

10.0391 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5526 XOF

2018 PHP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 11.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 10.0391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0177 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6461 to the December average rate of 10.9212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.0567 was down 12.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.6285, 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 2,764,184 XOF

2017 Average 2,890,634 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,509,764 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,420.68 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0105

10.1322

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to XOF 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 10.4275, compared to 10.6777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4275

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6844 XOF (High: 10.9671 / Low: 10.2827). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1545 XOF (High: 10.5832 / Low: 10.4287).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6844

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1545

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 0.4043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.9212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0944 (-0.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.9212

2017 Avg (December) 11.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9671	10.2827	10.6461
February	10.4281	10.0391	10.2418
March	10.2961	10.0758	10.2054
April	10.5139	10.1695	10.2713
May	10.7822	10.4546	10.6190
June	10.7125	10.4431	10.5813
July	10.5832	10.4287	10.5113
August	10.8095	10.4937	10.6725
September	10.5667	10.2785	10.4346
October	10.8524	10.4620	10.5891
November	11.0557	10.7948	10.9374
December	11.0567	10.7592	10.9212