YEARLY HIGH
32.8700 CDF
YEARLY LOW
23.3423 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9052 CDF

2017 PHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 32.8700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 23.3423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5277 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4035 to the December average rate of 31.3785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.8700 was up 36.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.0071, 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 8,217,503 CDF
2016 Average 5,093,424 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,835,569 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,381,933.38 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.0760
23.7060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to CDF 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 26.9214, compared to 30.8891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.7478 CDF (High: 32.8700 / Low: 30.1223). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3651 CDF (High: 30.7810 / Low: 30.4159).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7478
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6554 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 31.2589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.9551), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3038 (+49.17%).

2017 Avg (August) 31.2589
2016 Avg (August) 20.9551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.4242 23.3423 24.4035
February 26.0823 24.9434 25.4606
March 26.9629 25.9904 26.4797
April 28.3154 26.9404 27.6403
May 28.7200 28.0613 28.3835
June 29.5580 28.6987 29.1606
July 32.1729 29.4865 30.7193
August 32.8700 30.1223 31.2589
September 30.7810 30.4159 30.6035
October 30.8862 30.1329 30.5112
November 31.3569 30.3272 30.8631
December 31.9230 30.8122 31.3785