YEARLY HIGH
1.0954 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.0301 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0646 PHP

2017 DOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.0954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.0301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0653 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0694 to the December average rate of 1.0408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0954 was up 1.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,477 PHP
2016 Average 5,166 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 5,151 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.34 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0840
1.0369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.0613, compared to 1.0678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0390 PHP (High: 1.0954 / Low: 1.0564). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 PHP (High: 1.0604 / Low: 1.0480).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0390
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0801) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0668 (+6.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0801
2016 Avg (August) 1.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0796 1.0600 1.0694
February 1.0797 1.0612 1.0673
March 1.0775 1.0527 1.0666
April 1.0672 1.0429 1.0550
May 1.0604 1.0480 1.0546
June 1.0724 1.0420 1.0553
July 1.0798 1.0630 1.0713
August 1.0954 1.0564 1.0801
September 1.0852 1.0612 1.0760
October 1.0881 1.0612 1.0782
November 1.0749 1.0417 1.0606
December 1.0525 1.0301 1.0408