YEARLY HIGH
0.3095 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.2837 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2933 MVR

2018 PHP to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.3095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.2837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3049 to the December average rate of 0.2927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3095 was down 2.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3171, 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 77,366 MVR
2017 Average 76,591 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 70,919 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,447.60 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3068
0.2839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MVR 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 0.2972, compared to 0.2894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0097 MVR (High: 0.3095 / Low: 0.2998). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MVR (High: 0.2978 / Low: 0.2947).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-1.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3049
2017 Avg (January) 0.3090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3095 0.2998 0.3049
February 0.3004 0.2954 0.2976
March 0.2978 0.2947 0.2965
April 0.2995 0.2946 0.2965
May 0.2999 0.2941 0.2967
June 0.2960 0.2873 0.2910
July 0.2925 0.2872 0.2891
August 0.2917 0.2878 0.2898
September 0.2891 0.2840 0.2858
October 0.2893 0.2837 0.2862
November 0.2963 0.2900 0.2929
December 0.2954 0.2903 0.2927