2018 PHP to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0114 XPF

YEARLY LOW

1.8263 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9197 XPF

2018 PHP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.8263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1851 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9367 to the December average rate of 1.9868, 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 2.0114 was down 12.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2959, 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 502,861 XPF

2017 Average 526,115 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 456,576 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,284.23 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0030

1.8432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to XPF 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 1.8970, compared to 1.9425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1245 XPF (High: 1.9951 / Low: 1.8706). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 XPF (High: 1.9253 / Low: 1.8972).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1245

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

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 0.0735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0040), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0172 (-0.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9868

2017 Avg (December) 2.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9951	1.8706	1.9367
February	1.8971	1.8263	1.8632
March	1.8731	1.8330	1.8566
April	1.9127	1.8500	1.8686
May	1.9615	1.9019	1.9318
June	1.9488	1.8998	1.9250
July	1.9253	1.8972	1.9122
August	1.9665	1.9090	1.9415
September	1.9223	1.8699	1.8983
October	1.9743	1.9032	1.9264
November	2.0113	1.9638	1.9897
December	2.0114	1.9573	1.9868