YEARLY HIGH
0.0895 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0823 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0854 PHP

2020 SOS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0876 to the December average rate of 0.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0895 was down 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 447 PHP
2019 Average 446 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 412 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.66 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0881
0.0823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0871, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0033 PHP (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0862). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PHP (High: 0.0832 / Low: 0.0823).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0874) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0905), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-3.40%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0874
2019 Avg (March) 0.0905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0882 0.0864 0.0876
February 0.0880 0.0864 0.0872
March 0.0895 0.0862 0.0874
April 0.0881 0.0863 0.0872
May 0.0879 0.0858 0.0870
June 0.0870 0.0854 0.0862
July 0.0859 0.0841 0.0851
August 0.0849 0.0835 0.0842
September 0.0841 0.0830 0.0835
October 0.0840 0.0829 0.0835
November 0.0837 0.0825 0.0830
December 0.0832 0.0823 0.0828