YEARLY HIGH
11.8548 CRC
YEARLY LOW
10.5748 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9528 CRC

2018 PHP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 11.8548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 10.5748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2801 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2280 to the December average rate of 11.3378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8548 was down 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.9215, 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 2,963,709 CRC
2017 Average 2,807,998 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,643,691 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320,017.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6575
10.5358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to CRC 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 10.9239, compared to 10.9818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6677 CRC (High: 11.3596 / Low: 10.6919). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1258 CRC (High: 10.7088 / Low: 10.5830).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6677
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2263 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.5640) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.1599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4042 (+3.62%).

2018 Avg (November) 11.5640
2017 Avg (November) 11.1599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4075 11.0479 11.2280
February 11.1814 10.8973 11.0110
March 10.9797 10.8066 10.9102
April 10.9670 10.7721 10.8818
May 10.9694 10.7266 10.8307
June 10.8489 10.5748 10.6815
July 10.7088 10.5830 10.6292
August 10.7383 10.5987 10.6587
September 10.8922 10.6470 10.7336
October 11.3596 10.6919 10.9672
November 11.8548 11.4069 11.5640
December 11.5359 11.2306 11.3378