YEARLY HIGH
0.0899 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0748 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0801 PHP

2016 SOS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0768 to the December average rate of 0.0869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0899 was up 14.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 450 PHP
2015 Average 339 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 374 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.41 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0880
0.0749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0772, compared to 0.0830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0061 PHP (High: 0.0899 / Low: 0.0838). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PHP (High: 0.0782 / Low: 0.0772).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0857) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+12.63%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0857
2015 Avg (November) 0.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0783 0.0753 0.0768
February 0.0782 0.0772 0.0777
March 0.0776 0.0749 0.0761
April 0.0776 0.0748 0.0760
May 0.0790 0.0762 0.0775
June 0.0807 0.0772 0.0790
July 0.0823 0.0798 0.0808
August 0.0813 0.0789 0.0800
September 0.0831 0.0797 0.0815
October 0.0845 0.0820 0.0832
November 0.0899 0.0838 0.0857
December 0.0894 0.0854 0.0869