YEARLY HIGH
71.2007 PHP
YEARLY LOW
68.0223 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.0764 PHP

2020 XDR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 71.2007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 68.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1784 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.1496 to the December average rate of 69.1669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 71.2007 was down 4.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 74.5679, 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 356,003 PHP
2019 Average 358,235 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 340,111 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,891.98 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

70.3126
68.3574
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 69.4402, compared to 68.7127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.4402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.7127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.6722 PHP (High: 71.2007 / Low: 68.5284). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5984 PHP (High: 68.8811 / Low: 68.2828).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6722
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7719 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 69.8588) against the same month in 2019 (average: 73.2506), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3918 (-4.63%).

2020 Avg (March) 69.8588
2019 Avg (March) 73.2506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.7440 69.6606 70.1496
February 70.2427 69.0821 69.5709
March 71.2007 68.5284 69.8588
April 69.7321 68.6356 69.0869
May 69.2693 68.4283 68.9207
June 69.9516 68.5127 69.0540
July 69.3321 68.0388 68.6489
August 69.3321 68.3836 68.8513
September 69.1067 68.0223 68.5212
October 68.8811 68.2828 68.5203
November 69.0099 68.1612 68.5676
December 69.6966 68.6251 69.1669