YEARLY HIGH
35.2339 BIF
YEARLY LOW
33.4052 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1919 BIF

2017 PHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 35.2339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 33.4052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8287 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7725 to the December average rate of 34.9740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.2339 was down 2.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.1245, 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 8,808,474 BIF
2016 Average 8,512,319 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,351,308 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 457,166.45 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

35.0941
33.6523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BIF 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 34.0432, compared to 34.3407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.2417 BIF (High: 34.8482 / Low: 33.6065). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5731 BIF (High: 34.5315 / Low: 33.9584).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2417
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 34.9740) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.6584), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3156 (+3.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 34.9740
2016 Avg (December) 33.6584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1400 33.4193 33.7725
February 34.1816 33.5588 33.8702
March 34.2236 33.4399 33.7728
April 34.5096 33.7146 34.0684
May 34.6661 33.8036 34.1843
June 34.9674 34.1039 34.5908
July 34.3794 33.4052 34.0824
August 34.8482 33.6065 34.1190
September 34.5315 33.9584 34.2482
October 34.4145 33.7796 34.1356
November 34.9470 34.0550 34.4850
December 35.2339 34.6119 34.9740