YEARLY HIGH
0.0387 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0360 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0372 BAM

2016 PHP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0387 was down 8.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0420, 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 9,664 BAM
2015 Average 9,686 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 9,001 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 663.13 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0380
0.0366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BAM 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 0.0374, compared to 0.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 BAM (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0360). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BAM (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0371).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0379) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0379
2015 Avg (January) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0387 0.0375 0.0379
February 0.0378 0.0364 0.0370
March 0.0381 0.0374 0.0377
April 0.0376 0.0364 0.0372
May 0.0377 0.0360 0.0370
June 0.0377 0.0370 0.0374
July 0.0378 0.0372 0.0376
August 0.0377 0.0371 0.0375
September 0.0376 0.0360 0.0367
October 0.0373 0.0360 0.0367
November 0.0372 0.0362 0.0368
December 0.0377 0.0366 0.0373