YEARLY HIGH
32.8226 LBP
YEARLY LOW
30.0965 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.7999 LBP

2016 PHP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 32.8226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 30.0965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7261 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.7870 to the December average rate of 30.3120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.8226 was down 4.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.3101, 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 8,205,652 LBP
2015 Average 8,286,101 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,524,129 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681,522.74 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.7748
30.0881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LBP 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 32.1926, compared to 31.4072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 1.3106 LBP (High: 32.4500 / Low: 31.1394). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2969 LBP (High: 31.8285 / Low: 31.5316).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3106
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2969

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 0.6291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 32.4928) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.4723), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9795 (-2.93%).

2016 Avg (June) 32.4928
2015 Avg (June) 33.4723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.2379 31.4976 31.7870
February 31.8285 31.5316 31.6960
March 32.8084 31.9450 32.3816
April 32.7598 32.1131 32.5509
May 32.4610 31.9164 32.2471
June 32.8226 31.9902 32.4928
July 32.4039 31.9254 32.0931
August 32.6173 32.0920 32.3839
September 32.4500 31.1394 31.7549
October 31.4504 31.0271 31.2134
November 31.2799 30.1967 30.6858
December 30.5474 30.0965 30.3120