YEARLY HIGH
2.7480 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.5093 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6345 JMD

2016 PHP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 2.7480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 2.5093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2387 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5351 to the December average rate of 2.5895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7480 was up 4.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6298, 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 686,996 JMD
2015 Average 641,514 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 627,314 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,682.56 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7381
2.5166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to JMD 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 2.6099, compared to 2.6591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0947 JMD (High: 2.7304 / Low: 2.6357). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 JMD (High: 2.6451 / Low: 2.6096).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0947
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.7196) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1880 (+7.43%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.7196
2015 Avg (August) 2.5316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5608 2.5093 2.5351
February 2.5609 2.5211 2.5457
March 2.6450 2.5669 2.6084
April 2.6451 2.6096 2.6315
May 2.6732 2.5942 2.6418
June 2.7204 2.6605 2.6971
July 2.7122 2.6746 2.6885
August 2.7480 2.6859 2.7196
September 2.7304 2.6357 2.6802
October 2.6743 2.6313 2.6530
November 2.6715 2.5786 2.6239
December 2.6073 2.5707 2.5895