YEARLY HIGH
0.1499 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1373 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1418 SRD

2018 PHP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.1373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1477 to the December average rate of 0.1413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1499 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1536, 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 37,467 SRD
2017 Average 37,158 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 34,334 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,133.29 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1486
0.1373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SRD 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 0.1437, compared to 0.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0045 SRD (High: 0.1499 / Low: 0.1454). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SRD (High: 0.1438 / Low: 0.1424).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1477) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-1.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1477
2017 Avg (January) 0.1501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1499 0.1454 0.1477
February 0.1457 0.1427 0.1440
March 0.1438 0.1424 0.1433
April 0.1447 0.1423 0.1435
May 0.1446 0.1416 0.1429
June 0.1426 0.1392 0.1407
July 0.1407 0.1389 0.1397
August 0.1412 0.1393 0.1400
September 0.1395 0.1375 0.1382
October 0.1396 0.1373 0.1383
November 0.1430 0.1400 0.1413
December 0.1426 0.1401 0.1413