YEARLY HIGH
14.8202 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.4233 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0757 PHP

2016 PEN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 14.8202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 13.4233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3969 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8309 to the December average rate of 14.6556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.8202 was down 2.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.1233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,101 PHP
2015 Average 71,536 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 67,117 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,984.26 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.7627
13.4772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 13.8668, compared to 14.2847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.6862 PHP (High: 14.3249 / Low: 13.6387). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2581 PHP (High: 13.9692 / Low: 13.7111).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6862
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2581

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2508 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 14.6556) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.9749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6807 (+4.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 14.6556
2015 Avg (December) 13.9749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9692 13.7111 13.8309
February 13.7554 13.4303 13.5843
March 13.9026 13.4233 13.6864
April 14.3249 13.6387 14.0374
May 14.3364 13.8690 14.0568
June 14.2927 13.8039 14.0052
July 14.4291 14.0360 14.2392
August 14.1371 13.7639 13.9884
September 14.3728 13.7602 14.0687
October 14.4439 14.1799 14.2829
November 14.7083 14.3079 14.4732
December 14.8202 14.5133 14.6556