YEARLY HIGH
7.5205 PHP
YEARLY LOW
7.1058 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2622 PHP

2017 BOB to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 7.5205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 7.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4146 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1895 to the December average rate of 7.2742, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.5205 was up 3.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,602 PHP
2016 Average 34,421 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 35,529 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,073.18 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.4544
7.1491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 7.2013, compared to 7.3232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2912 PHP (High: 7.4422 / Low: 7.1510). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0899 PHP (High: 7.2118 / Low: 7.1218).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2912
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0955 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 7.4290) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4368 (+6.25%).

2017 Avg (October) 7.4290
2016 Avg (October) 6.9922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2506 7.1103 7.1895
February 7.2923 7.1562 7.2237
March 7.3200 7.2086 7.2538
April 7.2417 7.1058 7.1827
May 7.2118 7.1218 7.1746
June 7.2940 7.1083 7.1833
July 7.3456 7.2301 7.2810
August 7.4422 7.1510 7.3200
September 7.3708 7.2333 7.3012
October 7.5205 7.2682 7.4290
November 7.4282 7.1970 7.3335
December 7.3610 7.1882 7.2742