YEARLY HIGH
1.1363 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.0404 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0953 PHP

2018 GMD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 1.1363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.0404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0959 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0525 to the December average rate of 1.0673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1363 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,682 PHP
2017 Average 5,501 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 5,202 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 479.69 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1321
1.0453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.0974, compared to 1.0933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0325 PHP (High: 1.1352 / Low: 1.1027). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 PHP (High: 1.1062 / Low: 1.0980).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.1249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0406 (+3.75%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.1249
2017 Avg (June) 1.0843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0654 1.0404 1.0525
February 1.1075 1.0759 1.0959
March 1.1062 1.0980 1.1015
April 1.1124 1.0940 1.1017
May 1.1181 1.0955 1.1079
June 1.1363 1.1099 1.1249
July 1.1352 1.1027 1.1188
August 1.1144 1.0983 1.1072
September 1.1242 1.0942 1.1117
October 1.1000 1.0795 1.0898
November 1.0771 1.0533 1.0650
December 1.0768 1.0568 1.0673