YEARLY HIGH
38.1244 PHP
YEARLY LOW
34.2166 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.5072 PHP

2017 SGD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 38.1244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 34.2166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9077 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7983 to the December average rate of 37.3542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.1244 was up 7.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.5314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,622 PHP
2016 Average 171,977 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 171,083 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,538.70 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

38.0822
34.4998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 35.5428, compared to 37.4716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.0643 PHP (High: 35.2809 / Low: 34.2166). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4530 PHP (High: 37.6118 / Low: 37.1588).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0643
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2338 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 37.7593) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.9647), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7945 (+7.99%).

2017 Avg (September) 37.7593
2016 Avg (September) 34.9647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2809 34.2166 34.7983
February 35.7505 35.0799 35.3425
March 36.0139 35.4380 35.7400
April 35.9400 35.2676 35.6290
May 36.1060 35.3818 35.7239
June 36.6557 35.6223 36.0232
July 37.3220 36.5748 36.9350
August 37.8257 36.9535 37.4475
September 38.1244 37.4400 37.7593
October 38.0521 37.4094 37.7837
November 37.8754 37.2616 37.5498
December 37.6118 37.1588 37.3542