YEARLY HIGH
659.5691 IRR
YEARLY LOW
601.1072 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
635.1338 IRR

2016 PHP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 659.5691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 601.1072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.4618 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 631.3932 to the December average rate of 604.1736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 659.5691 was up 0.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 655.5194, 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 164,892,263 IRR
2015 Average 158,991,443 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 150,276,812 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,615,451.84 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

657.6857
599.3089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to IRR 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 644.2886, compared to 625.9790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.3097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 644.2886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 625.9790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 24.9282 IRR (High: 646.5590 / Low: 621.6308). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7065 IRR (High: 606.8137 / Low: 601.1072).

September Spread (Volatile) ±24.9282
December Spread (Stable) ±5.7065

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 12.3103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 652.8210) against the same month in 2015 (average: 644.9802), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8408 (+1.22%).

2016 Avg (June) 652.8210
2015 Avg (June) 644.9802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 639.4768 624.6826 631.3932
February 636.2515 626.6572 633.7116
March 658.1401 638.6408 648.7902
April 656.4209 643.6629 652.3717
May 650.4305 639.4696 646.6441
June 659.5691 639.9502 652.8210
July 648.6304 636.5808 640.6940
August 649.6605 639.3701 645.1357
September 646.5590 621.6308 632.8253
October 625.8802 618.5638 621.9943
November 622.7165 601.4130 611.0511
December 606.8137 601.1072 604.1736