YEARLY HIGH
27.1525 PHP
YEARLY LOW
24.8818 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.3313 PHP

2018 BBD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 27.1525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 24.8818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2707 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2600 to the December average rate of 26.3969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.1525 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.0005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,763 PHP
2017 Average 125,960 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 124,409 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,353.51 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.1516
25.0880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 25.9901, compared to 26.6724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8053 PHP (High: 25.6871 / Low: 24.8818). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2559 PHP (High: 26.2155 / Low: 25.9596).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8053
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2559

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 0.5785 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 26.9618) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.6870), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2748 (+4.96%).

2018 Avg (October) 26.9618
2017 Avg (October) 25.6870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.6871 24.8818 25.2600
February 26.1640 25.6320 25.9387
March 26.2155 25.9596 26.0556
April 26.2425 25.8065 26.0145
May 26.3644 25.8198 26.1280
June 26.8175 26.1822 26.5438
July 26.8132 26.4992 26.6823
August 26.7723 26.4138 26.6307
September 27.1260 26.7338 26.9796
October 27.1525 26.7101 26.9618
November 26.6354 26.0858 26.3833
December 26.6078 26.1527 26.3969