YEARLY HIGH
3.0168 PHP
YEARLY LOW
2.4475 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7388 PHP

2017 MDL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 3.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.4475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5693 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4797 to the December average rate of 2.9273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.0168 was up 20.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,084 PHP
2016 Average 11,941 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 12,238 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,846.61 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9974
2.4326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 2.5905, compared to 2.8872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1408 PHP (High: 2.7456 / Low: 2.6047). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 PHP (High: 2.8044 / Low: 2.7795).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1408
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 2.9503) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5155 (+21.17%).

2017 Avg (October) 2.9503
2016 Avg (October) 2.4348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4969 2.4475 2.4797
February 2.5298 2.4929 2.5069
March 2.5943 2.5102 2.5520
April 2.6065 2.5462 2.5787
May 2.7456 2.6047 2.6871
June 2.7948 2.7131 2.7383
July 2.8044 2.7795 2.7952
August 2.8872 2.7865 2.8520
September 2.9142 2.8554 2.8851
October 3.0168 2.8824 2.9503
November 2.9634 2.8773 2.9131
December 2.9614 2.9091 2.9273