YEARLY HIGH
0.4781 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.4424 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4599 ETB

2016 PHP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.4781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.4424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4471 to the December average rate of 0.4499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4781 was up 3.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4637, 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 119,518 ETB
2015 Average 113,634 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 110,596 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,921.93 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4760
0.4445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ETB 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 0.4586, compared to 0.4613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0169 ETB (High: 0.4743 / Low: 0.4574). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 ETB (High: 0.4692 / Low: 0.4639).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.4734) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0231 (+5.13%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.4734
2015 Avg (August) 0.4503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4521 0.4424 0.4471
February 0.4510 0.4432 0.4477
March 0.4678 0.4524 0.4591
April 0.4682 0.4600 0.4651
May 0.4687 0.4560 0.4632
June 0.4741 0.4625 0.4694
July 0.4692 0.4639 0.4667
August 0.4781 0.4683 0.4734
September 0.4743 0.4574 0.4651
October 0.4630 0.4554 0.4591
November 0.4610 0.4465 0.4534
December 0.4532 0.4450 0.4499