2016 PHP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9969 XAF

YEARLY LOW

12.0715 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5017 XAF

2016 PHP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 12.9969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 12.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9254 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7181 to the December average rate of 12.5135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.9969 was down 7.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.0739, 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 3,249,221 XAF

2015 Average 3,251,066 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,017,877 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 231,344.67 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.7582

12.2763

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to XAF 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 12.5479, compared to 12.4555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5479

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.5406 XAF (High: 12.6511 / Low: 12.1105). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2041 XAF (High: 12.6801 / Low: 12.4760).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5406

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2996 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 12.7181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.6665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0516 (+0.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 12.7181

2015 Avg (January) 12.6665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9969	12.5681	12.7181
February	12.6820	12.2131	12.4185
March	12.7753	12.5393	12.6556
April	12.6380	12.2166	12.4927
May	12.6207	12.0842	12.4118
June	12.6639	12.4425	12.5910
July	12.7269	12.5123	12.6232
August	12.6801	12.4760	12.5873
September	12.6511	12.1105	12.3357
October	12.5281	12.0715	12.3164
November	12.4774	12.1592	12.3566
December	12.6405	12.2916	12.5135