YEARLY HIGH
2.2057 KES
YEARLY LOW
2.0373 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1384 KES

2016 PHP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 2.2057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 2.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1684 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1540 to the December average rate of 2.0526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2057 was down 2.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 551,429 KES
2015 Average 539,226 KES
Yearly Trough Low 509,321 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,107.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1976
2.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to KES 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: JanтАУJun) was 2.1645, compared to 2.1124 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.1645
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 2.1124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0830 KES (High: 2.1763 / Low: 2.0933). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 KES (High: 2.0680 / Low: 2.0440).

September Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0830
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2.1779) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1159 (+5.62%).

2016 Avg (March) 2.1779
2015 Avg (March) 2.0620

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Month High Low Average
January 2.1858 2.1270 2.1540
February 2.1556 2.1308 2.1414
March 2.2057 2.1480 2.1779
April 2.2056 2.1503 2.1844
May 2.1651 2.1267 2.1520
June 2.1995 2.1501 2.1770
July 2.1685 2.1414 2.1534
August 2.1943 2.1553 2.1754
September 2.1763 2.0933 2.1302
October 2.1094 2.0831 2.0957
November 2.1020 2.0373 2.0672
December 2.0680 2.0440 2.0526