YEARLY HIGH
0.7389 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.6864 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7069 PHP

2016 BTN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.7389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.6864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7065 to the December average rate of 0.7335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7389 was up 2.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,695 PHP
2015 Average 3,550 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,432 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.94 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7378
0.6863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.6979, compared to 0.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0292 PHP (High: 0.7260 / Low: 0.6968). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 PHP (High: 0.6987 / Low: 0.6923).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7335) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+3.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7335
2015 Avg (December) 0.7092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7104 0.7016 0.7065
February 0.7048 0.6912 0.6977
March 0.6987 0.6923 0.6959
April 0.7082 0.6922 0.6973
May 0.7108 0.6915 0.6997
June 0.6961 0.6864 0.6905
July 0.7037 0.6965 0.7001
August 0.7044 0.6910 0.6965
September 0.7260 0.6968 0.7119
October 0.7300 0.7205 0.7247
November 0.7347 0.7233 0.7285
December 0.7389 0.7266 0.7335