YEARLY HIGH
2.5655 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.0778 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2910 JPY

2016 PHP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.5655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 2.0778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4877 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4934 to the December average rate of 2.3314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5655 was down 8.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7987, 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 641,387 JPY
2015 Average 665,052 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 519,450 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,936.10 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5283
2.1096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to JPY 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 2.3809, compared to 2.2011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1878 JPY (High: 2.3544 / Low: 2.1667). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0489 JPY (High: 2.4497 / Low: 2.4008).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1878
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0489

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0865 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.4934) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1625 (-6.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.4934
2015 Avg (January) 2.6559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5655 2.4452 2.4934
February 2.5379 2.3522 2.4069
March 2.4497 2.4008 2.4256
April 2.4283 2.2677 2.3655
May 2.3719 2.2630 2.3255
June 2.3544 2.1667 2.2688
July 2.2733 2.1341 2.2070
August 2.2137 2.1513 2.1733
September 2.2279 2.0778 2.1466
October 2.1673 2.0936 2.1445
November 2.2908 2.1255 2.2035
December 2.3614 2.2850 2.3314