2018 SBD to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8768 PHP

YEARLY LOW

6.3641 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6843 PHP

2018 SBD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 6.8768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.3641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5127 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5029 to the December average rate of 6.5320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.8768 was up 3.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.6599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,384 PHP

2017 Average 32,254 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 31,821 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,563.42 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.8734

6.4692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 6.6612, compared to 6.7073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6612

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2823 PHP (High: 6.6464 / Low: 6.3641). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0730 PHP (High: 6.7148 / Low: 6.6417).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2823

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1806 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.8397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2740 (+4.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.8397

2017 Avg (September) 6.5658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6396	6.4084	6.5029
February	6.7397	6.6161	6.6892
March	6.7545	6.6589	6.7079
April	6.7728	6.6341	6.6842
May	6.7148	6.6417	6.6735
June	6.7851	6.6164	6.7098
July	6.8056	6.6818	6.7454
August	6.7872	6.6963	6.7512
September	6.8768	6.7774	6.8397
October	6.8649	6.6548	6.7781
November	6.6644	6.5302	6.5974
December	6.6464	6.3641	6.5320