YEARLY HIGH
0.4620 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.4289 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4419 PHP

2016 NPR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.4620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.4289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4414 to the December average rate of 0.4585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4620 was up 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,310 PHP
2015 Average 2,218 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,145 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.61 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4612
0.4289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.4363, compared to 0.4476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0186 PHP (High: 0.4545 / Low: 0.4359). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 PHP (High: 0.4368 / Low: 0.4326).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4585) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+3.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4585
2015 Avg (December) 0.4445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4443 0.4381 0.4414
February 0.4411 0.4306 0.4362
March 0.4368 0.4326 0.4351
April 0.4428 0.4324 0.4358
May 0.4440 0.4322 0.4374
June 0.4348 0.4289 0.4316
July 0.4403 0.4347 0.4377
August 0.4399 0.4310 0.4355
September 0.4545 0.4359 0.4451
October 0.4561 0.4498 0.4531
November 0.4588 0.4522 0.4555
December 0.4620 0.4546 0.4585