YEARLY HIGH
1.8048 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.6760 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7483 PHP

2018 TWD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.8048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1287 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7171 to the December average rate of 1.7156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8048 was up 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,024 PHP
2017 Average 8,282 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 8,380 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.71 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7921
1.7073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 1.7604, compared to 1.7361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0868 PHP (High: 1.7628 / Low: 1.6760). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 PHP (High: 1.7435 / Low: 1.7271).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0868
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.7736) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1541 (+9.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.7736
2017 Avg (February) 1.6195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7628 1.6760 1.7171
February 1.8048 1.7517 1.7736
March 1.7999 1.7717 1.7851
April 1.8027 1.7422 1.7710
May 1.7662 1.7386 1.7506
June 1.7854 1.7484 1.7649
July 1.7643 1.7329 1.7476
August 1.7435 1.7271 1.7357
September 1.7731 1.7409 1.7579
October 1.7727 1.7251 1.7456
November 1.7382 1.6904 1.7144
December 1.7331 1.6956 1.7156