YEARLY HIGH
3.8796 PHP
YEARLY LOW
3.5526 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7102 PHP

2017 SCR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 3.8796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.5526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3270 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7190 to the December average rate of 3.6107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8796 was up 2.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,398 PHP
2016 Average 17,899 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 17,763 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,634.78 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7679
3.5964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 3.7072, compared to 3.7131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2329 PHP (High: 3.8228 / Low: 3.5899). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0977 PHP (High: 3.7226 / Low: 3.6249).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2329
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0977

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.7536) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2317 (+6.58%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.7536
2016 Avg (August) 3.5219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8570 3.6493 3.7190
February 3.7940 3.6536 3.7172
March 3.8747 3.6624 3.7305
April 3.7847 3.6144 3.6963
May 3.7226 3.6249 3.6789
June 3.8104 3.5849 3.7012
July 3.8486 3.6724 3.7391
August 3.8796 3.6786 3.7536
September 3.8285 3.6956 3.7404
October 3.8400 3.6697 3.7505
November 3.8228 3.5899 3.6844
December 3.7748 3.5526 3.6107