2016 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5061 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.3257 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4285 AFN

2016 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 1.5061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.3257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1804 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4435 to the December average rate of 1.3348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5061 was up 2.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4649, 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 376,529 AFN

2015 Average 336,081 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 331,434 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,095.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5029

1.3195

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to AFN 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 1.4650, compared to 1.3919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4650

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0962 AFN (High: 1.4527 / Low: 1.3564). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 AFN (High: 1.3435 / Low: 1.3257).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0962

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.4876) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1698 (+12.89%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.4876

2015 Avg (June) 1.3178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4622	1.4294	1.4435
February	1.4572	1.4329	1.4462
March	1.4930	1.4510	1.4700
April	1.4913	1.4551	1.4767
May	1.4752	1.4465	1.4660
June	1.5061	1.4516	1.4876
July	1.4712	1.4510	1.4601
August	1.4609	1.3960	1.4437
September	1.4527	1.3564	1.4028
October	1.3737	1.3518	1.3624
November	1.3650	1.3342	1.3476
December	1.3435	1.3257	1.3348