YEARLY HIGH
0.5529 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.5010 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5260 PHP

2018 RSD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.5529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.5010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0519 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5198 to the December average rate of 0.5078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5529 was up 7.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,764 PHP
2017 Average 2,351 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,505 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.53 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5473
0.5034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD to PHP 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 0.5321, compared to 0.5198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0335 PHP (High: 0.5369 / Low: 0.5034). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 PHP (High: 0.5327 / Low: 0.5251).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5414) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1121 (+26.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5414
2017 Avg (February) 0.4293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5369 0.5034 0.5198
February 0.5529 0.5298 0.5414
March 0.5488 0.5390 0.5437
April 0.5460 0.5277 0.5403
May 0.5299 0.5151 0.5228
June 0.5318 0.5179 0.5249
July 0.5327 0.5251 0.5287
August 0.5285 0.5141 0.5205
September 0.5400 0.5244 0.5315
October 0.5300 0.5110 0.5231
November 0.5137 0.5017 0.5071
December 0.5156 0.5010 0.5078