2018 YER to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2169 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.1958 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2103 PHP

2018 YER to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.2169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.1958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2018 to the December average rate of 0.2109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2169 was up 4.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,085 PHP

2017 Average 1,007 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 979 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.75 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2169

0.2005

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2075, compared to 0.2131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2075

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0137 PHP (High: 0.2094 / Low: 0.1958). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 PHP (High: 0.2143 / Low: 0.2117).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2154) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+4.96%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2154

2017 Avg (October) 0.2052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2052	0.1988	0.2018
February	0.2091	0.2048	0.2072
March	0.2094	0.1958	0.2074
April	0.2097	0.2062	0.2079
May	0.2107	0.2063	0.2088
June	0.2143	0.2092	0.2121
July	0.2143	0.2117	0.2132
August	0.2138	0.2110	0.2128
September	0.2167	0.2136	0.2156
October	0.2169	0.2134	0.2154
November	0.2128	0.2084	0.2108
December	0.2126	0.2089	0.2109