YEARLY HIGH
15.7260 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.8066 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6022 PHP

2018 PLN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 15.7260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 13.8066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9194 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8167 to the December average rate of 14.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.7260 was up 8.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 314,520 PHP
2017 Average 267,810 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 276,132 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,387.82 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5116
13.8074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PHP 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 14.9161, compared to 14.2883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0597 PHP (High: 15.3652 / Low: 14.3055). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3106 PHP (High: 14.1171 / Low: 13.8066).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0597
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8189 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.3696) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.3459), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0236 (+24.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.3696
2017 Avg (February) 12.3459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3652 14.3055 14.8167
February 15.7260 15.0828 15.3696
March 15.4481 15.0976 15.2683
April 15.5258 14.7207 15.2333
May 14.6999 14.0354 14.4144
June 14.6895 14.1758 14.3945
July 14.5902 14.1555 14.4317
August 14.6082 14.0518 14.3437
September 14.9107 14.3802 14.6177
October 14.6284 13.9200 14.3873
November 14.1171 13.8066 13.9494
December 14.2296 13.8337 14.0002