2018 XPF to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5476 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.4972 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5212 PHP

2018 XPF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.5476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.4972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0504 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5166 to the December average rate of 0.5033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5476 was up 6.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,738 PHP

2017 Average 2,383 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 2,486 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.99 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5423

0.4990

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.5274, compared to 0.5150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0334 PHP (High: 0.5346 / Low: 0.5012). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 PHP (High: 0.5271 / Low: 0.5194).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0909 (+20.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5368

2017 Avg (February) 0.4459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5346	0.5012	0.5166
February	0.5476	0.5271	0.5368
March	0.5456	0.5339	0.5386
April	0.5405	0.5228	0.5352
May	0.5258	0.5098	0.5177
June	0.5264	0.5131	0.5195
July	0.5271	0.5194	0.5230
August	0.5238	0.5085	0.5151
September	0.5348	0.5202	0.5268
October	0.5254	0.5065	0.5192
November	0.5092	0.4972	0.5026
December	0.5109	0.4972	0.5033