YEARLY HIGH
0.4813 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.3898 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4377 PHP

2016 JPY to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.4813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0915 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4011 to the December average rate of 0.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4813 was up 22.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 240,639 PHP
2015 Average 188,064 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 194,890 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,748.65 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4729
0.3946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.4205, compared to 0.4548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0368 PHP (High: 0.4615 / Low: 0.4247). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 PHP (High: 0.4165 / Low: 0.4082).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.4661) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0768 (+19.74%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.4661
2015 Avg (September) 0.3892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4090 0.3898 0.4011
February 0.4251 0.3940 0.4156
March 0.4165 0.4082 0.4123
April 0.4410 0.4118 0.4228
May 0.4419 0.4216 0.4301
June 0.4615 0.4247 0.4410
July 0.4686 0.4399 0.4533
August 0.4648 0.4517 0.4601
September 0.4813 0.4489 0.4661
October 0.4776 0.4614 0.4663
November 0.4705 0.4365 0.4540
December 0.4376 0.4235 0.4290