YEARLY HIGH
27.9097 MMK
YEARLY LOW
24.7222 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0062 MMK

2016 PHP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 27.9097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 24.7222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1875 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3485 to the December average rate of 27.1156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.9097 was down 0.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.9997, 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 6,977,433 MMK
2015 Average 6,085,431 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,180,552 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 796,880.52 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.5781
24.8222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MMK 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 25.9604, compared to 26.0521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.5465 MMK (High: 26.3797 / Low: 24.8331). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3354 MMK (High: 26.2607 / Low: 25.9253).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5465
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1702 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 27.3485) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.0841), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2644 (+18.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 27.3485
2015 Avg (January) 23.0841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9097 26.9819 27.3485
February 27.1946 25.8230 26.1783
March 26.2607 25.9253 26.1090
April 26.3797 24.8331 25.5208
May 25.4160 24.7222 25.0519
June 25.9428 24.9513 25.5537
July 25.3777 24.8005 25.0535
August 26.1576 25.1580 25.5963
September 26.1942 25.5939 25.8542
October 26.6756 25.7341 26.3350
November 26.6590 26.1459 26.3578
December 27.8418 26.4247 27.1156