2016 PHP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0311 XOF

YEARLY LOW

12.1130 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5412 XOF

2016 PHP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 13.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 12.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9180 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7774 to the December average rate of 12.5018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.0311 was down 7.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.0623, 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 3,257,768 XOF

2015 Average 3,251,187 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 3,028,262 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,506.11 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.8210

12.2977

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to XOF 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 12.6090, compared to 12.4735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6090

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5919 XOF (High: 12.7049 / Low: 12.1130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2134 XOF (High: 12.7134 / Low: 12.5000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5919

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2134

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 0.2825 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 12.7774) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.6584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1190 (+0.94%).

2016 Avg (January) 12.7774

2015 Avg (January) 12.6584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0311	12.6333	12.7774
February	12.7004	12.2885	12.4949
March	12.8758	12.5856	12.7191
April	12.6958	12.3250	12.5631
May	12.7049	12.1130	12.4771
June	12.7192	12.4487	12.6225
July	12.7521	12.5140	12.6486
August	12.7134	12.5000	12.6181
September	12.6445	12.1173	12.3556
October	12.5447	12.1541	12.3413
November	12.4717	12.2094	12.3754
December	12.6443	12.3014	12.5018