YEARLY HIGH
50.3234 CDF
YEARLY LOW
36.4638 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.9677 CDF

2023 PHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 50.3234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 36.4638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8596 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2985 to the December average rate of 49.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 50.3234 was up 27.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 39.3957, 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 12,580,850 CDF
2022 Average 9,281,596 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 9,115,954 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,464,895.79 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

50.2114
36.1245
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 38.6483, compared to 45.2872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.2872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 5.3143 CDF (High: 41.7781 / Low: 36.4638). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7119 CDF (High: 44.0268 / Low: 43.3149).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.3143
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9917 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 49.0375) against the same month in 2022 (average: 36.8294), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2081 (+33.15%).

2023 Avg (December) 49.0375
2022 Avg (December) 36.8294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.0029 36.4887 37.2985
February 38.5675 37.0277 37.6026
March 38.4511 36.8336 37.7873
April 39.3135 36.6380 37.6699
May 41.7781 36.4638 39.2380
June 43.6010 41.3451 42.2936
July 46.7375 43.6010 44.9733
August 45.1897 43.3638 43.9816
September 44.0268 43.3149 43.7339
October 45.5782 43.5576 44.3513
November 49.0358 43.8369 45.6455
December 50.3234 47.7120 49.0375