YEARLY HIGH
72.4176 PHP
YEARLY LOW
68.4011 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.1871 PHP

2021 XDR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 72.4176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 68.4011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0165 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.3045 to the December average rate of 70.5259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 72.4176 was up 1.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 71.2007, 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 362,088 PHP
2020 Average 345,383 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 342,005 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,082.42 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

71.8964
68.6793
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 69.2450, compared to 71.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.2450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 2.9684 PHP (High: 72.1931 / Low: 69.2247). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8406 PHP (High: 71.9880 / Low: 71.1474).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.9684
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8943 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 71.2353) against the same month in 2020 (average: 68.6489), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5864 (+3.77%).

2021 Avg (July) 71.2353
2020 Avg (July) 68.6489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.6679 68.7868 69.3045
February 70.7875 68.8213 69.5470
March 69.9609 68.6448 69.3152
April 69.6298 68.5968 69.1979
May 69.5773 68.4011 68.9473
June 69.7927 68.5299 69.1580
July 72.4176 69.9849 71.2353
August 72.1931 69.2247 71.3369
September 72.4098 70.8051 71.3151
October 71.9880 71.1474 71.6283
November 71.5562 69.9651 70.7340
December 72.0852 69.6234 70.5259