YEARLY HIGH
0.9707 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.9129 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9395 DOP

2017 PHP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.9707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.9129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9351 to the December average rate of 0.9608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9707 was down 2.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9990, 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 242,687 DOP
2016 Average 242,049 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 228,227 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,459.99 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9643
0.9225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to DOP 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 0.9423, compared to 0.9367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0337 DOP (High: 0.9466 / Low: 0.9129). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 DOP (High: 0.9542 / Low: 0.9430).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9608) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+2.85%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9608
2016 Avg (December) 0.9342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9434 0.9262 0.9351
February 0.9424 0.9262 0.9370
March 0.9499 0.9281 0.9376
April 0.9589 0.9370 0.9479
May 0.9542 0.9430 0.9483
June 0.9597 0.9324 0.9477
July 0.9407 0.9261 0.9334
August 0.9466 0.9129 0.9260
September 0.9423 0.9215 0.9294
October 0.9424 0.9191 0.9275
November 0.9599 0.9303 0.9429
December 0.9707 0.9501 0.9608