2018 SDG to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.3360 PHP

YEARLY LOW

1.0934 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9332 PHP

2018 SDG to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 7.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.0934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2426 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2045 to the December average rate of 1.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.3360 was down 6.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.8873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,680 PHP

2017 Average 37,978 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 5,467 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,212.88 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.8142

0.4977

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 3.6862, compared to 2.1803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 4.5027 PHP (High: 7.3360 / Low: 2.8333). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 PHP (High: 1.1184 / Low: 1.0949).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.5027

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.8853 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.3193) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.7555), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4363 (-57.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.3193

2017 Avg (February) 7.7555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.3171	7.0835	7.2045
February	7.3360	2.8333	3.3193
March	2.9113	2.8633	2.8816
April	2.9049	2.8466	2.8742
May	2.9244	2.8478	2.8929
June	2.9793	2.8948	2.9444
July	2.9767	2.9415	2.9634
August	2.9741	2.9349	2.9555
September	3.0123	2.9582	2.9937
October	3.0167	1.1192	1.9524
November	1.1184	1.0949	1.1074
December	1.1203	1.0934	1.1092