YEARLY HIGH
2.0459 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.7622 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8812 LRD

2016 PHP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.0459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.7622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2837 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8011 to the December average rate of 1.8472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0459 was down 1.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0763, 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 511,482 LRD
2015 Average 472,015 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 440,552 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,930.10 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9891
1.7557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LRD 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 1.8620, compared to 1.9005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1329 LRD (High: 1.9625 / Low: 1.8295). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 LRD (High: 1.9305 / Low: 1.9088).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.9696) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0925 (+4.93%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.9696
2015 Avg (August) 1.8771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8849 1.7665 1.8011
February 1.7870 1.7622 1.7751
March 1.8413 1.7900 1.8174
April 1.9625 1.8295 1.8977
May 1.9444 1.9128 1.9331
June 1.9688 1.9180 1.9479
July 1.9305 1.9088 1.9196
August 2.0459 1.9185 1.9696
September 1.9718 1.8886 1.9248
October 1.9138 1.8597 1.8919
November 1.8865 1.8200 1.8496
December 1.8782 1.8185 1.8472