2018 PHP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2873 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2223 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2512 ZAR

2018 PHP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0650 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2414 to the December average rate of 0.2707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2873 was up 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2832, 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 71,819 ZAR

2017 Average 66,026 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 55,568 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,251.17 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2777

0.2227

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PHP to ZAR 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 0.2366, compared to 0.2659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0266 ZAR (High: 0.2873 / Low: 0.2607). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 ZAR (High: 0.2307 / Low: 0.2223).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2731) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+5.80%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2731

2017 Avg (September) 0.2582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2494	0.2308	0.2414
February	0.2354	0.2223	0.2279
March	0.2307	0.2223	0.2273
April	0.2410	0.2266	0.2326
May	0.2449	0.2334	0.2399
June	0.2589	0.2391	0.2505
July	0.2588	0.2465	0.2509
August	0.2750	0.2495	0.2638
September	0.2873	0.2607	0.2731
October	0.2765	0.2625	0.2697
November	0.2720	0.2609	0.2670
December	0.2766	0.2606	0.2707

2018 PHP నుండి ZAR చారిత్రక సమీక్ష