YEARLY HIGH
28.6323 PHP
YEARLY LOW
26.8315 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8071 PHP

2023 BBD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 28.6323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 26.8315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8008 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4669 to the December average rate of 27.7600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 28.6323 was down 3.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 29.6150, 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 143,161 PHP
2022 Average 136,268 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 134,157 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,003.77 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

28.4992
27.2624
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 27.6125, compared to 28.0017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 1.0170 PHP (High: 28.1550 / Low: 27.1380). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2200 PHP (High: 28.5203 / Low: 28.3002).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0170
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.5311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 28.3961) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.8270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4309 (-1.49%).

2023 Avg (September) 28.3961
2022 Avg (September) 28.8270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9850 27.1925 27.4669
February 27.7625 26.8315 27.4270
March 27.7600 27.0450 27.3654
April 28.1550 27.1380 27.6266
May 28.1780 27.6681 27.8844
June 28.1170 27.5805 27.9046
July 27.8350 27.1730 27.4533
August 28.4360 27.4507 28.1526
September 28.6323 28.3192 28.3961
October 28.5203 28.3002 28.3898
November 28.3395 27.5917 27.8587
December 27.9313 27.6425 27.7600