YEARLY HIGH
24.0071 CDF
YEARLY LOW
18.5295 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3677 CDF

2016 PHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 24.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 18.5295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4776 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5058 to the December average rate of 23.4006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.0071 was up 13.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.1087, 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 6,001,768 CDF
2015 Average 5,089,335 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,632,376 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369,391.75 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.7910
19.1057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to CDF 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 19.8270, compared to 20.9084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.4453 CDF (High: 22.9748 / Low: 18.5295). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1577 CDF (High: 19.5512 / Low: 19.3935).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.4453
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1577

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 23.4006) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.6331), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7674 (+19.19%).

2016 Avg (December) 23.4006
2015 Avg (December) 19.6331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7599 19.3065 19.5058
February 19.5512 19.3935 19.4962
March 20.1538 19.5161 19.8976
April 20.1768 19.7559 20.0224
May 19.9563 19.6270 19.8183
June 20.6881 19.7533 20.2217
July 20.7548 19.9709 20.2292
August 21.2375 20.6416 20.9551
September 21.0220 20.1618 20.5413
October 20.2792 19.7631 20.0909
November 22.9748 18.5295 20.2336
December 24.0071 22.8074 23.4006