YEARLY HIGH
0.3985 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.3639 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3798 PHP

2016 JMD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.3985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3945 to the December average rate of 0.3862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3985 was down 0.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,993 PHP
2015 Average 1,949 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 1,820 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.11 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3972
0.3650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.3833, compared to 0.3762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0135 PHP (High: 0.3878 / Low: 0.3743). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 PHP (High: 0.3832 / Low: 0.3781).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3945) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+1.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3945
2015 Avg (January) 0.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3985 0.3905 0.3945
February 0.3967 0.3905 0.3928
March 0.3896 0.3781 0.3834
April 0.3832 0.3781 0.3800
May 0.3855 0.3741 0.3786
June 0.3759 0.3676 0.3708
July 0.3739 0.3687 0.3720
August 0.3723 0.3639 0.3677
September 0.3794 0.3662 0.3732
October 0.3800 0.3739 0.3769
November 0.3878 0.3743 0.3812
December 0.3890 0.3835 0.3862