YEARLY HIGH
0.0273 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0259 LYD

2018 PHP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0266 to the December average rate of 0.0265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0273 was down 6.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0292, 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 6,816 LYD
2017 Average 6,912 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 6,324 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.85 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0267
0.0254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LYD 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 0.0258, compared to 0.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 LYD (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LYD (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0253).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-7.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0266
2017 Avg (January) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0273 0.0259 0.0266
February 0.0260 0.0253 0.0256
March 0.0257 0.0253 0.0255
April 0.0259 0.0253 0.0255
May 0.0261 0.0257 0.0259
June 0.0261 0.0254 0.0257
July 0.0260 0.0255 0.0257
August 0.0262 0.0258 0.0260
September 0.0258 0.0254 0.0256
October 0.0260 0.0255 0.0257
November 0.0268 0.0262 0.0264
December 0.0268 0.0262 0.0265