YEARLY HIGH
2.2243 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.9806 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0525 ALL

2018 PHP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.2243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1.9806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2437 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1673 to the December average rate of 2.0555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2243 was down 14.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 556,064 ALL
2017 Average 590,689 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 495,143 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,920.98 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1828
1.9971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ALL 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 2.0661, compared to 2.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1375 ALL (High: 2.2243 / Low: 2.0867). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 ALL (High: 2.0370 / Low: 2.0035).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1375
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0952 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1673) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4112 (-15.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1673
2017 Avg (January) 2.5785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2243 2.0867 2.1673
February 2.1209 2.0283 2.0722
March 2.0825 2.0062 2.0416
April 2.0614 2.0023 2.0252
May 2.0748 2.0251 2.0552
June 2.0543 2.0089 2.0353
July 2.0370 2.0035 2.0203
August 2.0702 2.0156 2.0452
September 2.0384 1.9806 2.0126
October 2.0615 2.0006 2.0214
November 2.0950 2.0556 2.0778
December 2.0984 2.0169 2.0555