YEARLY HIGH
14.4804 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.2694 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0406 PHP

2018 SAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 14.4804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 13.2694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2110 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4711 to the December average rate of 14.0724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.4804 was up 4.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.8684, 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 72,402 PHP
2017 Average 67,173 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 66,347 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,054.88 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.4786
13.3795
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 13.8593, compared to 14.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4307 PHP (High: 13.7001 / Low: 13.2694). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1381 PHP (High: 13.9809 / Low: 13.8427).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4307
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 14.3765) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6777 (+4.95%).

2018 Avg (October) 14.3765
2017 Avg (October) 13.6988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7001 13.2694 13.4711
February 13.9532 13.6688 13.8329
March 13.9809 13.8427 13.8953
April 13.9951 13.7625 13.8740
May 14.0599 13.6840 13.9291
June 14.3011 13.9645 14.1532
July 14.2993 14.1316 14.2293
August 14.2748 14.0881 14.2012
September 14.4655 14.2569 14.3870
October 14.4804 14.2406 14.3765
November 14.1974 13.9015 14.0648
December 14.1812 13.9405 14.0724