YEARLY HIGH
6.1331 PHP
YEARLY LOW
2.5461 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0674 PHP

2016 EGP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 6.1331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.5461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5870 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0686 to the December average rate of 2.7060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.1331 was down 2.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,666 PHP
2015 Average 29,532 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 12,730 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,935.16 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.4171
2.3687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 5.5741, compared to 4.5607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.7317 PHP (High: 5.4603 / Low: 2.7286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0623 PHP (High: 5.4763 / Low: 5.4140).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7317
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.1425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.0686) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0706 (-1.15%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.0686
2015 Avg (January) 6.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1331 5.9850 6.0686
February 6.1137 6.0448 6.0797
March 6.0363 5.1795 5.5659
April 5.2919 5.1859 5.2212
May 5.3286 5.2409 5.2736
June 5.3354 5.1772 5.2355
July 5.3344 5.2649 5.2988
August 5.3076 5.2141 5.2513
September 5.4511 5.2432 5.3564
October 5.4763 5.4140 5.4471
November 5.4603 2.7286 3.3046
December 2.7917 2.5461 2.7060