2018 PHP to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.8153 SLL

YEARLY LOW

117.5545 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

146.5155 SLL

2018 PHP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 160.8153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 117.5545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.2609 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.7372 to the December average rate of 158.9235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.8153 was up 4.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 153.5772, 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 40,203,830 SLL

2017 Average 37,089,680 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 29,388,617 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,815,212.86 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

162.9310

115.8642

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SLL 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 145.5265, compared to 147.5045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.5265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.5045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 35.2677 SLL (High: 157.4593 / Low: 122.1917). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1604 SLL (High: 148.3336 / Low: 146.1732).

August Spread (Volatile) ±35.2677

March Spread (Stable) ±2.1604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 19.6120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 159.0087) against the same month in 2017 (average: 150.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9499 (+5.96%).

2018 Avg (November) 159.0087

2017 Avg (November) 150.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	154.0075	149.1916	151.7372
February	149.3006	146.7099	147.9216
March	148.3336	146.1732	147.3050
April	150.2532	146.0228	147.8943
May	150.8855	147.5635	148.9565
June	149.4266	117.5545	129.3445
July	122.8851	117.5731	119.7865
August	157.4593	122.1917	136.2231
September	156.9178	154.6487	155.4904
October	157.0566	154.4977	155.5947
November	160.8153	157.4971	159.0087
December	160.4042	157.6607	158.9235

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு