2018 XDR to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

76.4497 PHP

YEARLY LOW

71.0185 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

74.6566 PHP

2018 XDR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 76.4497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 71.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4312 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.6572 to the December average rate of 73.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.4497 was up 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.3751, 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 382,248 PHP

2017 Average 349,444 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 355,092 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,156.18 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

76.0016

72.3532

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 74.7857, compared to 74.5275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.7857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.5275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.8402 PHP (High: 74.8586 / Low: 71.0185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0860 PHP (High: 74.9923 / Low: 73.9064).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8402

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.8236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 75.6976) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6719 (+11.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 75.6976

2017 Avg (March) 68.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	74.8586	71.0185	72.6572
February	76.3872	74.3551	75.3613
March	76.4497	74.9504	75.6976
April	76.0466	74.2088	75.4400
May	75.1719	73.8995	74.4941
June	75.9414	74.1656	75.0641
July	75.6397	74.2100	74.9631
August	74.9923	73.9064	74.5070
September	76.1612	74.9745	75.6404
October	75.7904	74.1832	75.2169
November	74.1663	72.5789	73.3932
December	74.1604	72.6935	73.4447