YEARLY HIGH
51.7500 PHP
YEARLY LOW
47.9753 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.6094 PHP

2020 ZWL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZWL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 51.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 47.9753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7747 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.8334 to the December average rate of 48.0829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.7500 was down 3.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 53.4459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,750 PHP
2019 Average 258,836 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 239,876 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,873.69 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.1994
47.7996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 50.6317, compared to 48.5872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.6317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6424 PHP (High: 51.7500 / Low: 50.1076). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2660 PHP (High: 48.6536 / Low: 48.3876).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6424
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6451 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 50.9161) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.5058), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5896 (-3.03%).

2020 Avg (March) 50.9161
2019 Avg (March) 52.5058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.1134 50.4701 50.8334
February 51.0757 50.4773 50.8057
March 51.7500 50.1076 50.9161
April 51.0662 50.2031 50.6586
May 50.9045 49.9100 50.5239
June 50.4489 49.6976 50.0524
July 49.8245 49.0894 49.4073
August 49.1796 48.3199 48.7733
September 48.6536 48.3876 48.5162
October 48.6939 48.3651 48.5014
November 48.5723 48.0321 48.2420
December 48.2535 47.9753 48.0829