YEARLY HIGH
0.9146 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1363 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4410 SDG

2018 PHP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.9146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7783 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1388 to the December average rate of 0.9016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 549.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9146 was up 550.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1407, 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 228,650 SDG
2017 Average 32,923 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 34,079 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,571.15 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9795
0.0624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SDG 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 0.3068, compared to 0.5752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5620 SDG (High: 0.8935 / Low: 0.3315). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SDG (High: 0.3400 / Low: 0.3359).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5620
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7677 (+573.63%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9016
2017 Avg (December) 0.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1412 0.1367 0.1388
February 0.3530 0.1363 0.3217
March 0.3492 0.3435 0.3470
April 0.3513 0.3442 0.3479
May 0.3511 0.3419 0.3457
June 0.3454 0.3357 0.3396
July 0.3400 0.3359 0.3374
August 0.3407 0.3362 0.3384
September 0.3380 0.3320 0.3340
October 0.8935 0.3315 0.6365
November 0.9134 0.8941 0.9030
December 0.9146 0.8926 0.9016