YEARLY HIGH
0.5008 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4699 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4881 PHP

2018 VUV to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.5008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.4699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4801 to the December average rate of 0.4763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5008 was up 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,504 PHP
2017 Average 2,357 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,349 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.51 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4994
0.4742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.4898, compared to 0.4864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0286 PHP (High: 0.4985 / Low: 0.4699). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PHP (High: 0.4935 / Low: 0.4869).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4943) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0281 (+6.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4943
2017 Avg (February) 0.4662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4985 0.4699 0.4801
February 0.5008 0.4875 0.4943
March 0.4975 0.4898 0.4942
April 0.4965 0.4840 0.4915
May 0.4909 0.4786 0.4853
June 0.4984 0.4870 0.4937
July 0.4963 0.4858 0.4917
August 0.4935 0.4869 0.4909
September 0.5000 0.4928 0.4973
October 0.4992 0.4794 0.4857
November 0.4822 0.4705 0.4764
December 0.4807 0.4716 0.4763