YEARLY HIGH
0.2983 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2544 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2791 ZAR

2019 PHP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PHP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.2983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2638 to the December average rate of 0.2835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2983 was up 3.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2873, 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 74,583 ZAR
2018 Average 62,842 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 63,605 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,978.74 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2946
0.2610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ZAR 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 0.2721, compared to 0.2861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0238 ZAR (High: 0.2783 / Low: 0.2544). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 ZAR (High: 0.2772 / Low: 0.2689).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.2918) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+9.29%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.2918
2018 Avg (November) 0.2670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2783 0.2544 0.2638
February 0.2709 0.2547 0.2646
March 0.2772 0.2689 0.2741
April 0.2767 0.2681 0.2723
May 0.2835 0.2713 0.2759
June 0.2906 0.2747 0.2818
July 0.2813 0.2714 0.2751
August 0.2955 0.2851 0.2912
September 0.2922 0.2805 0.2859
October 0.2978 0.2849 0.2894
November 0.2983 0.2882 0.2918
December 0.2915 0.2760 0.2835