YEARLY HIGH
0.3849 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.3055 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3284 ARS

2017 PHP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0793 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3194 to the December average rate of 0.3526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3849 was up 15.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3330, 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 96,217 ARS
2016 Average 77,684 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 76,380 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,837.17 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3571
0.3034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ARS 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 0.3143, compared to 0.3425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0448 ARS (High: 0.3849 / Low: 0.3400). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 ARS (High: 0.3108 / Low: 0.3064).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+10.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3526
2016 Avg (December) 0.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3239 0.3164 0.3194
February 0.3182 0.3076 0.3115
March 0.3120 0.3057 0.3090
April 0.3108 0.3064 0.3079
May 0.3253 0.3055 0.3153
June 0.3295 0.3203 0.3229
July 0.3523 0.3267 0.3392
August 0.3513 0.3319 0.3420
September 0.3449 0.3310 0.3381
October 0.3443 0.3374 0.3397
November 0.3466 0.3409 0.3434
December 0.3849 0.3400 0.3526