2020 TOP to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 TOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the TOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 22.3961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 20.7568.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6394 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1335 to the December average rate of 21.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.3961 was down 5.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.7385, 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 2020.
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 21.8946, compared to 21.2125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6822 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8530 PHP (High: 22.0704 / Low: 21.2174). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1620 PHP (High: 21.1410 / Low: 20.9790).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3717 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 22.0424) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.5946), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5523 (-2.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3691 | 21.9840 | 22.1335 |
| February | 22.0287 | 21.8196 | 21.9332 |
| March | 22.0704 | 21.2174 | 21.6808 |
| April | 21.9117 | 21.4031 | 21.6884 |
| May | 22.1380 | 21.6478 | 21.8894 |
| June | 22.3961 | 21.7105 | 22.0424 |
| July | 21.7956 | 21.5581 | 21.6707 |
| August | 21.6312 | 21.1903 | 21.3862 |
| September | 21.5020 | 20.8995 | 21.2388 |
| October | 21.0789 | 20.8210 | 20.9606 |
| November | 21.0998 | 20.7568 | 20.9652 |
| December | 21.1410 | 20.9790 | 21.0532 |