2016 PHP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.5805 LAK

YEARLY LOW

160.2885 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

171.0648 LAK

2016 PHP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 177.5805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 160.2885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2920 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.4196 to the December average rate of 163.9001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 177.5805 was down 3.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 184.3200, 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 44,395,126 LAK

2015 Average 44,684,165 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 40,072,117 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,323,009.22 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

176.0691

162.7939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LAK 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 173.2160, compared to 168.9136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 173.2160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.9136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 6.8237 LAK (High: 174.2169 / Low: 167.3932). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7163 LAK (High: 171.5572 / Low: 169.8409).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.8237

February Spread (Stable) ±1.7163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 3.2568 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 174.4715) against the same month in 2015 (average: 182.4410), the exchange rate shifted by -7.9695 (-4.37%).

2016 Avg (March) 174.4715

2015 Avg (March) 182.4410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.9988	169.5247	171.4196
February	171.5572	169.8409	170.6144
March	177.5805	172.0227	174.4715
April	176.4220	172.1805	174.9629
May	174.1645	171.7232	173.3725
June	176.2905	171.4785	174.4548
July	173.8463	170.7619	171.9111
August	174.9800	171.7717	173.5846
September	174.2169	167.3932	170.3278
October	169.0525	166.6132	167.9633
November	168.7265	163.6468	165.7945
December	165.6202	160.2885	163.9001