YEARLY HIGH
0.0816 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0749 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0790 SAR

2016 PHP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0790 to the December average rate of 0.0754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0816 was down 4.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0853, 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 20,397 SAR
2015 Average 20,612 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,735 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,661.48 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0815
0.0748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SAR 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 0.0800, compared to 0.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 SAR (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0776). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0793).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0807) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-3.03%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0807
2015 Avg (June) 0.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0800 0.0781 0.0790
February 0.0791 0.0781 0.0788
March 0.0816 0.0793 0.0805
April 0.0814 0.0798 0.0809
May 0.0806 0.0793 0.0801
June 0.0816 0.0797 0.0807
July 0.0802 0.0793 0.0797
August 0.0810 0.0797 0.0805
September 0.0806 0.0776 0.0789
October 0.0781 0.0772 0.0776
November 0.0776 0.0750 0.0762
December 0.0759 0.0749 0.0754