YEARLY HIGH
11.8183 SOS
YEARLY LOW
11.1568 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4951 SOS

2017 PHP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 11.8183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 11.1568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6615 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6160 to the December average rate of 11.5339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.8183 was down 11.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.3629, 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 2,954,571 SOS
2016 Average 3,126,949 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,789,195 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,376.30 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.6709
11.2442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SOS 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 11.5962, compared to 11.3940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5139 SOS (High: 11.7582 / Low: 11.2443). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1908 SOS (High: 11.5895 / Low: 11.3988).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5139
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 11.6159) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.9033), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2875 (-9.98%).

2017 Avg (May) 11.6159
2016 Avg (May) 12.9033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7577 11.5130 11.6160
February 11.7154 11.4542 11.5817
March 11.5895 11.3988 11.5095
April 11.7655 11.5273 11.6353
May 11.8183 11.5343 11.6159
June 11.8164 11.4163 11.6188
July 11.6079 11.2911 11.4187
August 11.5996 11.1766 11.3557
September 11.5664 11.2465 11.3974
October 11.4385 11.1568 11.2798
November 11.7582 11.2443 11.3783
December 11.7642 11.3853 11.5339