YEARLY HIGH
181.4176 GNF
YEARLY LOW
166.3197 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.9059 GNF

2018 PHP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 181.4176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 166.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0979 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.3244 to the December average rate of 173.4133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 181.4176 was down 5.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 191.7601, 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 45,354,412 GNF
2017 Average 45,283,748 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 41,579,925 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,774,486.68 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

179.3549
166.9885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to GNF 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 173.4829, compared to 170.3289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.4829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.3289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.1230 GNF (High: 181.4176 / Low: 175.2946). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6614 GNF (High: 173.5027 / Low: 171.8413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.1230
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.6894 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 178.3244) against the same month in 2017 (average: 188.2844), the exchange rate shifted by -9.9600 (-5.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 178.3244
2017 Avg (January) 188.2844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.4176 175.2946 178.3244
February 175.8606 172.0545 173.6349
March 173.5027 171.8413 172.8605
April 174.7140 171.8767 173.3699
May 174.4921 170.7798 172.5467
June 172.6360 168.4152 170.1611
July 171.5147 168.5814 169.5835
August 172.0692 167.6519 169.8750
September 169.2538 166.6546 168.0191
October 170.7516 166.3197 168.4288
November 175.1223 170.5179 172.6540
December 175.2893 171.7028 173.4133