YEARLY HIGH
0.3057 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2645 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2796 SCR

2016 PHP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.3057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.2645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2753 to the December average rate of 0.2690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3057 was down 4.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3212, 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 76,435 SCR
2015 Average 73,179 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 66,114 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,320.34 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2921
0.2668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SCR 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 0.2830, compared to 0.2761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0326 SCR (High: 0.3019 / Low: 0.2693). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 SCR (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2645).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2900) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-5.15%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2900
2015 Avg (April) 0.3057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2870 0.2680 0.2753
February 0.3019 0.2693 0.2813
March 0.2951 0.2771 0.2853
April 0.3057 0.2736 0.2900
May 0.2933 0.2785 0.2846
June 0.2884 0.2687 0.2818
July 0.2857 0.2726 0.2797
August 0.2891 0.2789 0.2840
September 0.2856 0.2736 0.2788
October 0.2779 0.2682 0.2740
November 0.2766 0.2646 0.2711
December 0.2723 0.2645 0.2690