YEARLY HIGH
41.9277 CDF
YEARLY LOW
39.0064 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4319 CDF

2021 PHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 41.9277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 39.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9214 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0515 to the December average rate of 39.7612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 41.9277 was up 1.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.1219, 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 10,481,931 CDF
2020 Average 9,343,824 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 9,751,593 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 730,338.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

41.9062
39.1826
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 41.1835, compared to 39.6804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.6804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 1.5421 CDF (High: 40.6878 / Low: 39.1458). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5337 CDF (High: 41.9277 / Low: 41.3940).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5421
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5337

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 41.6793) against the same month in 2020 (average: 35.3575), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3217 (+17.88%).

2021 Avg (May) 41.6793
2020 Avg (May) 35.3575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.3806 40.7755 41.0515
February 41.3358 40.4039 41.0094
March 41.3047 40.5014 40.9537
April 41.4803 40.7740 41.0726
May 41.9277 41.3940 41.6793
June 41.8730 40.7300 41.3344
July 40.5159 39.1254 39.8177
August 40.6878 39.1458 39.6145
September 40.0597 39.0106 39.6652
October 39.8261 39.0689 39.4096
November 40.3472 39.4944 39.8142
December 40.2628 39.0064 39.7612