YEARLY HIGH
15.2682 PHP
YEARLY LOW
14.2998 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8243 PHP

2023 SAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 15.2682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 14.2998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9683 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6246 to the December average rate of 14.8013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.2682 was down 3.03% compared to the 2022 peak of 15.7455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,341 PHP
2022 Average 72,579 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 71,499 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,841.58 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.1988
14.5196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 14.7172, compared to 14.9314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.5537 PHP (High: 15.0154 / Low: 14.4616). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1163 PHP (High: 15.2057 / Low: 15.0894).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5537
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 15.1422) against the same month in 2022 (average: 15.3359), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1937 (-1.26%).

2023 Avg (September) 15.1422
2022 Avg (September) 15.3359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8831 14.4864 14.6246
February 14.7968 14.2998 14.6218
March 14.7931 14.4026 14.5762
April 15.0154 14.4616 14.7298
May 15.0252 14.7536 14.8702
June 14.9927 14.7078 14.8806
July 14.8480 14.4831 14.6387
August 15.1623 14.6328 15.0103
September 15.2682 15.0994 15.1422
October 15.2057 15.0894 15.1379
November 15.1087 14.7133 14.8577
December 14.8909 14.7433 14.8013