YEARLY HIGH
0.0330 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0315 BGN

2018 PHP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0317 to the December average rate of 0.0326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0330 was down 12.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0378, 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 8,261 BGN
2017 Average 8,609 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 7,493 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 767.84 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0328
0.0302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BGN 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 BGN (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0307). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BGN (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0311).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.83%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0326
2017 Avg (December) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0327 0.0307 0.0317
February 0.0311 0.0300 0.0305
March 0.0307 0.0300 0.0304
April 0.0314 0.0303 0.0306
May 0.0321 0.0312 0.0316
June 0.0320 0.0311 0.0316
July 0.0316 0.0311 0.0314
August 0.0323 0.0313 0.0318
September 0.0315 0.0307 0.0311
October 0.0324 0.0312 0.0316
November 0.0330 0.0322 0.0326
December 0.0330 0.0321 0.0326