YEARLY HIGH
7.2814 PHP
YEARLY LOW
6.6725 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0571 PHP

2018 SRD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 7.2814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 6.6725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6089 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7713 to the December average rate of 7.0788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.2814 was up 4.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.9819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,407 PHP
2017 Average 33,649 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 33,363 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,044.65 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.2815
6.7249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 6.9615, compared to 7.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2067 PHP (High: 6.8793 / Low: 6.6725). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0685 PHP (High: 7.0208 / Low: 6.9522).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2067
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0685

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1551 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 7.2303) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.9001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3302 (+4.79%).

2018 Avg (October) 7.2303
2017 Avg (October) 6.9001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8793 6.6725 6.7713
February 7.0070 6.8645 6.9466
March 7.0208 6.9522 6.9779
April 7.0280 6.9112 6.9669
May 7.0606 6.9148 6.9973
June 7.1820 7.0119 7.1087
July 7.2014 7.1062 7.1559
August 7.1795 7.0833 7.1415
September 7.2743 7.1691 7.2351
October 7.2814 7.1628 7.2303
November 7.1428 6.9954 7.0752
December 7.1354 7.0133 7.0788