YEARLY HIGH
7.8873 PHP
YEARLY LOW
7.1087 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5964 PHP

2017 SDG to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 7.8873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 7.1087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7786 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7305 to the December average rate of 7.4751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.8873 was down 1.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.0007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,436 PHP
2016 Average 38,521 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 35,543 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,893.13 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.7858
7.4228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 7.5851, compared to 7.6077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4861 PHP (High: 7.5948 / Low: 7.1087). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0837 PHP (High: 7.5044 / Low: 7.4208).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4861
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1872 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 7.6402) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.6432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.04%).

2017 Avg (March) 7.6402
2016 Avg (March) 7.6432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8136 7.6056 7.7305
February 7.8639 7.4441 7.7555
March 7.8873 7.4739 7.6402
April 7.5293 7.3753 7.4530
May 7.5044 7.4208 7.4624
June 7.5926 7.3768 7.4688
July 7.6697 7.5316 7.5886
August 7.7396 7.4704 7.6389
September 7.6890 7.5801 7.6272
October 7.7847 7.5914 7.6910
November 7.7041 7.5077 7.6256
December 7.5948 7.1087 7.4751