YEARLY HIGH
6.4373 PHP
YEARLY LOW
5.7545 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0020 PHP

2016 SBD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 6.4373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 5.7545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6828 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8356 to the December average rate of 6.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.4373 was up 7.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.9841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,187 PHP
2015 Average 28,960 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 28,773 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,414.03 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

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SBD 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 5.8904, compared to 6.1137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.2640 PHP (High: 6.1938 / Low: 5.9298). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 PHP (High: 5.8868 / Low: 5.8269).

September Spread (Volatile) Âą0.2640
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0512 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6.3088) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.8292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4796 (+8.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 6.3088
2015 Avg (December) 5.8292

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Month High Low Average
January 5.8815 5.7644 5.8356
February 5.8868 5.8269 5.8609
March 5.8984 5.7545 5.8446
April 5.9734 5.7733 5.8451
May 6.0675 5.9677 6.0037
June 6.0377 5.8937 5.9525
July 6.0307 5.9281 5.9620
August 6.0017 5.9124 5.9571
September 6.1938 5.9298 6.0646
October 6.1999 6.1270 6.1653
November 6.3021 6.1348 6.2244
December 6.4373 6.2165 6.3088