YEARLY HIGH
73.3751 PHP
YEARLY LOW
66.2588 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.8750 PHP

2017 XDR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 73.3751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 66.2588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1163 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.2229 to the December average rate of 71.1870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.3751 was up 8.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.6827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 366,875 PHP
2016 Average 329,985 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 331,294 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,581.26 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

72.9502
66.7022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 68.0438, compared to 71.7062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.0438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.7062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.1940 PHP (High: 70.2868 / Low: 68.0928). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9204 PHP (High: 68.3489 / Low: 67.4285).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1940
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7131 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 72.4042) against the same month in 2016 (average: 66.7580), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6461 (+8.46%).

2017 Avg (October) 72.4042
2016 Avg (October) 66.7580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.7502 66.2588 67.2229
February 68.3489 67.4285 67.7494
March 68.6681 67.3390 68.0257
April 68.8418 66.9658 67.8099
May 69.0382 67.8333 68.5091
June 70.2868 68.0928 68.9457
July 71.2012 70.0883 70.6208
August 72.8025 70.9873 71.9047
September 73.0344 71.8238 72.4296
October 73.3751 71.9013 72.4042
November 72.4106 71.1389 71.6911
December 71.7634 70.6976 71.1870