YEARLY HIGH
0.0305 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0281 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0291 SGD

2016 PHP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0301 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0305 was down 2.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0314, 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 7,633 SGD
2015 Average 7,550 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,036 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.54 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0303
0.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SGD 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0010 SGD (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0285).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0301) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0301
2015 Avg (January) 0.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0305 0.0297 0.0301
February 0.0298 0.0293 0.0295
March 0.0296 0.0293 0.0294
April 0.0295 0.0286 0.0291
May 0.0295 0.0285 0.0293
June 0.0296 0.0287 0.0291
July 0.0289 0.0285 0.0287
August 0.0293 0.0285 0.0289
September 0.0292 0.0281 0.0286
October 0.0289 0.0282 0.0286
November 0.0289 0.0285 0.0287
December 0.0292 0.0285 0.0289