YEARLY HIGH
0.1332 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1058 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1157 PHP

2017 KMF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1075 to the December average rate of 0.1209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1332 was up 20.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 666 PHP
2016 Average 535 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 529 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.75 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1249
0.1059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.1098, compared to 0.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0131 PHP (High: 0.1332 / Low: 0.1201). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PHP (High: 0.1088 / Low: 0.1071).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1230) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0179 (+17.04%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1230
2016 Avg (August) 0.1051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1091 0.1058 0.1075
February 0.1088 0.1071 0.1081
March 0.1107 0.1073 0.1091
April 0.1112 0.1066 0.1083
May 0.1138 0.1101 0.1119
June 0.1175 0.1125 0.1137
July 0.1213 0.1165 0.1185
August 0.1332 0.1201 0.1230
September 0.1245 0.1218 0.1233
October 0.1247 0.1213 0.1227
November 0.1225 0.1205 0.1213
December 0.1221 0.1201 0.1209