YEARLY HIGH
0.1612 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1502 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1551 SBD

2017 PHP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.1502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1579 to the December average rate of 0.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1612 was down 7.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,289 SBD
2016 Average 41,677 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 37,538 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,751.11 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1587
0.1513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SBD 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 0.1569, compared to 0.1532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0055 SBD (High: 0.1569 / Low: 0.1514). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.1556 / Low: 0.1539).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1579) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-7.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1579
2016 Avg (January) 0.1714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1612 0.1565 0.1579
February 0.1572 0.1542 0.1557
March 0.1556 0.1539 0.1547
April 0.1594 0.1547 0.1570
May 0.1602 0.1562 0.1581
June 0.1604 0.1558 0.1580
July 0.1562 0.1528 0.1546
August 0.1533 0.1506 0.1520
September 0.1541 0.1509 0.1523
October 0.1541 0.1502 0.1520
November 0.1569 0.1514 0.1538
December 0.1558 0.1535 0.1546