YEARLY HIGH
13.8684 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.1003 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4337 PHP

2017 SAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 13.8684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 13.1003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7681 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2637 to the December average rate of 13.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.8684 was up 3.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.3437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,342 PHP
2016 Average 63,309 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 65,501 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,840.65 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.7423
13.2202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 13.3074, compared to 13.5600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.3534 PHP (High: 13.4789 / Low: 13.1255). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 PHP (High: 13.4418 / Low: 13.3295).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3534
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1661 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 13.6988) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.8896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8092 (+6.28%).

2017 Avg (October) 13.6988
2016 Avg (October) 12.8896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3331 13.1349 13.2637
February 13.4508 13.2200 13.3292
March 13.4418 13.3295 13.3922
April 13.3888 13.1003 13.2817
May 13.3719 13.2228 13.2846
June 13.4789 13.1255 13.2926
July 13.5591 13.4379 13.4962
August 13.7265 13.4096 13.5872
September 13.6774 13.5111 13.5926
October 13.8684 13.5805 13.6988
November 13.7413 13.4009 13.5757
December 13.5255 13.2893 13.4095