YEARLY HIGH
0.3529 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2726 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3100 LSL

2016 PHP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.2726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0803 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3426 to the December average rate of 0.2786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3529 was up 5.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3359, 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 88,220 LSL
2015 Average 70,067 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 68,139 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,080.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3490
0.2722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LSL 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 0.3285, compared to 0.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0359 LSL (High: 0.3377 / Low: 0.3018). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 LSL (High: 0.2834 / Low: 0.2726).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0831 (+32.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3426
2015 Avg (January) 0.2595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3529 0.3292 0.3426
February 0.3403 0.3203 0.3318
March 0.3378 0.3225 0.3298
April 0.3295 0.3027 0.3153
May 0.3377 0.3018 0.3269
June 0.3353 0.3103 0.3246
July 0.3139 0.2953 0.3059
August 0.3119 0.2857 0.2954
September 0.3115 0.2799 0.2964
October 0.2952 0.2795 0.2884
November 0.2933 0.2740 0.2840
December 0.2834 0.2726 0.2786