YEARLY HIGH
35.5658 BIF
YEARLY LOW
32.6399 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.7662 BIF

2018 PHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 35.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 32.6399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9259 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9016 to the December average rate of 34.2380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.5658 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.2339, 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 8,891,455 BIF
2017 Average 8,548,215 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,159,981 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 731,473.72 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.1009
32.7096
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 34.0313, compared to 33.5012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.5012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.3233 BIF (High: 33.9632 / Low: 32.6399). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4781 BIF (High: 33.1246 / Low: 32.6466).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.3233
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4781

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8784 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.9016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.7725), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1291 (+3.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.9016
2017 Avg (January) 33.7725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5658 34.2899 34.9016
February 34.4067 33.5803 34.0232
March 34.2520 33.5563 33.8965
April 34.5069 33.7446 34.0552
May 34.4891 33.4605 33.9050
June 34.0132 32.9816 33.4063
July 33.6803 32.9107 33.1923
August 33.8081 33.0445 33.3362
September 33.1246 32.6466 32.9089
October 33.9632 32.6399 33.2225
November 34.6571 33.4655 34.1091
December 34.5869 33.8251 34.2380