YEARLY HIGH
1.6281 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.9389 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3159 MZN

2016 PHP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1.6281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.9389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6893 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9749 to the December average rate of 1.4646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6281 was up 49.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0927, 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 407,036 MZN
2015 Average 212,965 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 234,721 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,315.50 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6688
0.9118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MZN 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 1.1103, compared to 1.5215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1081 MZN (High: 1.5688 / Low: 1.4607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0442 MZN (High: 1.6281 / Low: 1.5840).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1081
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0831 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.6057) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6879 (+74.94%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.6057
2015 Avg (October) 0.9178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0131 0.9389 0.9749
February 1.0388 0.9405 1.0143
March 1.1168 1.0220 1.0754
April 1.1378 1.0907 1.1217
May 1.2263 1.1356 1.1716
June 1.3513 1.2460 1.3041
July 1.4524 1.3496 1.3930
August 1.5688 1.4607 1.5213
September 1.6178 1.5636 1.5963
October 1.6281 1.5840 1.6057
November 1.5989 1.4941 1.5477
December 1.5004 1.4383 1.4646