YEARLY HIGH
0.3928 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1630 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2098 EGP

2016 PHP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.3928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2297 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1648 to the December average rate of 0.3698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 124.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3928 was up 125.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1739, 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 98,190 EGP
2015 Average 42,343 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 40,762 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,427.30 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3903
0.1440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to EGP 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 0.1803, compared to 0.2393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1833 EGP (High: 0.3665 / Low: 0.1831). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 EGP (High: 0.1654 / Low: 0.1636).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1833
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3698) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2039 (+122.95%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3698
2015 Avg (December) 0.1659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1671 0.1630 0.1648
February 0.1654 0.1636 0.1645
March 0.1931 0.1657 0.1805
April 0.1928 0.1890 0.1915
May 0.1908 0.1877 0.1896
June 0.1932 0.1874 0.1910
July 0.1899 0.1875 0.1887
August 0.1918 0.1884 0.1904
September 0.1907 0.1834 0.1867
October 0.1847 0.1826 0.1836
November 0.3665 0.1831 0.3165
December 0.3928 0.3582 0.3698