2017 TOP to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 TOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the TOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 23.4844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 21.2350.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2494 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6143 to the December average rate of 21.9792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.4844 was up 4.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.3695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
TOP to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.8042, compared to 22.6922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8880 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.0163 PHP (High: 22.4748 / Low: 21.4585). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2475 PHP (High: 22.1159 / Low: 21.8683).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 0.5310 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 23.1223) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.6378), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4845 (+12.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8170 | 21.2853 | 21.6143 |
| February | 22.3821 | 21.6870 | 22.1256 |
| March | 22.3846 | 21.6813 | 21.9664 |
| April | 21.9238 | 21.3299 | 21.6930 |
| May | 21.6822 | 21.2350 | 21.5112 |
| June | 22.4748 | 21.4585 | 21.9145 |
| July | 22.9385 | 22.2710 | 22.6332 |
| August | 23.4844 | 22.7633 | 23.1223 |
| September | 23.3492 | 22.7726 | 23.0396 |
| October | 23.2320 | 22.7705 | 22.9551 |
| November | 22.7627 | 21.9057 | 22.4241 |
| December | 22.1159 | 21.8683 | 21.9792 |