YEARLY HIGH
0.7643 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.3685 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5310 ARS

2018 PHP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.7643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3959 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3761 to the December average rate of 0.7160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 90.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7643 was up 98.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3849, 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 191,083 ARS
2017 Average 82,138 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 92,115 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,967.95 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7500
0.3422
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 0.4146, compared to 0.6474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2100 ARS (High: 0.7245 / Low: 0.5145). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 ARS (High: 0.3915 / Low: 0.3845).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2100
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7148) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3767 (+111.42%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7148
2017 Avg (September) 0.3381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3864 0.3685 0.3761
February 0.3892 0.3755 0.3822
March 0.3915 0.3845 0.3879
April 0.3976 0.3855 0.3891
May 0.4771 0.3994 0.4506
June 0.5421 0.4746 0.5018
July 0.5421 0.5089 0.5175
August 0.7245 0.5145 0.5605
September 0.7643 0.6854 0.7148
October 0.7289 0.6672 0.6865
November 0.7451 0.6659 0.6890
December 0.7271 0.6949 0.7160