YEARLY HIGH
1.4570 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.3533 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4152 BTN

2016 PHP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.4570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.3533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4155 to the December average rate of 1.3634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4570 was up 1.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4383, 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 364,242 BTN
2015 Average 352,162 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 338,320 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,921.40 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4566
1.3549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to BTN 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 1.4329, compared to 1.3976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0577 BTN (High: 1.4351 / Low: 1.3773). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 BTN (High: 1.4445 / Low: 1.4312).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0577
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.4481) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0322 (+2.27%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.4481
2015 Avg (June) 1.4160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4252 1.4076 1.4155
February 1.4467 1.4188 1.4333
March 1.4445 1.4312 1.4370
April 1.4447 1.4121 1.4341
May 1.4462 1.4068 1.4293
June 1.4570 1.4367 1.4481
July 1.4358 1.4211 1.4285
August 1.4471 1.4196 1.4359
September 1.4351 1.3773 1.4049
October 1.3880 1.3699 1.3800
November 1.3825 1.3612 1.3727
December 1.3762 1.3533 1.3634