YEARLY HIGH
9.7250 KMF
YEARLY LOW
9.0666 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3426 KMF

2016 PHP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 9.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 9.0666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6584 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5051 to the December average rate of 9.3813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.7250 was down 8.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.5808, 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 2,431,260 KMF
2015 Average 2,437,150 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,266,652 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,608.19 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.5539
9.1309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to KMF 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 9.3788, compared to 9.3063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4468 KMF (High: 9.7250 / Low: 9.2783). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1751 KMF (High: 9.6019 / Low: 9.4267).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4468
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1751

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2730 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.5051) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.4929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+0.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.5051
2015 Avg (January) 9.4929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7250 9.2783 9.5051
February 9.5006 9.1660 9.3122
March 9.6019 9.4267 9.4969
April 9.4574 9.1995 9.3643
May 9.4863 9.0674 9.2606
June 9.3937 9.1757 9.3336
July 9.5065 9.1421 9.3023
August 9.5679 9.3453 9.5187
September 9.5010 9.0761 9.2457
October 9.3527 9.0666 9.1662
November 9.3351 9.1168 9.2239
December 9.4894 9.2642 9.3813