2016 PHP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.1245 BIF

YEARLY LOW

32.3794 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.0447 BIF

2016 PHP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 36.1245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 32.3794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7451 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8656 to the December average rate of 33.6584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.1245 was down 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.2105, 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 9,031,135 BIF

2015 Average 8,607,518 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 8,094,852 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 936,282.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.9483

32.4720

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BIF 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 33.4195, compared to 34.6698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.8603 BIF (High: 36.1129 / Low: 33.2526). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3739 BIF (High: 35.4414 / Low: 35.0675).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.8603

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3739

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.6419 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 35.6586) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.6294), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0292 (+6.03%).

2016 Avg (August) 35.6586

2015 Avg (August) 33.6294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.3381	32.3794	32.8656
February	33.0588	32.5416	32.7617
March	34.0118	33.0947	33.5104
April	33.9013	33.1418	33.5226
May	33.5309	32.9182	33.3054
June	36.1129	33.2526	34.5516
July	35.4414	35.0675	35.2364
August	36.1245	35.1446	35.6586
September	35.7371	34.3972	35.0167
October	34.7725	34.2593	34.4775
November	34.6708	33.4578	33.9714
December	33.8974	33.3925	33.6584