YEARLY HIGH
1.1327 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.8682 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9193 PHP

2020 SDG to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.8682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2645 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1221 to the December average rate of 0.8699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1327 was down 3.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1712, 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 5,664 PHP
2019 Average 5,641 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 4,341 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,322.67 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1473
0.8447
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 0.9600, compared to 0.8786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1108 PHP (High: 1.0425 / Low: 0.9317). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 PHP (High: 0.8742 / Low: 0.8682).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1108
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1406 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+1.79%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1221
2019 Avg (January) 1.1023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1327 1.0420 1.1221
February 1.0425 0.9317 0.9815
March 0.9358 0.9069 0.9215
April 0.9234 0.9078 0.9161
May 0.9201 0.9025 0.9134
June 0.9123 0.8995 0.9053
July 0.9006 0.8877 0.8932
August 0.8893 0.8738 0.8819
September 0.8806 0.8746 0.8772
October 0.8813 0.8746 0.8774
November 0.8783 0.8686 0.8722
December 0.8742 0.8682 0.8699