2021 TOP to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 TOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the TOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 22.7446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 20.8072.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9375 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0759 to the December average rate of 22.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.7446 was up 1.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.3961, 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 2021.
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 21.2507, compared to 22.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9918 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 1.0028 PHP (High: 22.5074 / Low: 21.5046). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3245 PHP (High: 21.4251 / Low: 21.1006).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2778 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 22.5057) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.9606), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5451 (+7.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2895 | 20.9012 | 21.0759 |
| February | 21.5145 | 20.8072 | 21.0415 |
| March | 21.5297 | 21.0514 | 21.2858 |
| April | 21.4251 | 21.1006 | 21.2810 |
| May | 21.4601 | 21.0282 | 21.2660 |
| June | 21.7031 | 21.3383 | 21.5541 |
| July | 22.5612 | 21.7671 | 22.1620 |
| August | 22.5074 | 21.5046 | 22.1743 |
| September | 22.6398 | 22.0966 | 22.2897 |
| October | 22.7446 | 22.3046 | 22.5057 |
| November | 22.6145 | 22.0490 | 22.3004 |
| December | 22.5498 | 21.7588 | 22.0226 |