YEARLY HIGH
0.0784 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0619 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0678 PHP

2015 SOS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0784 was up 23.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 392 PHP
2014 Average 248 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 310 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.47 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0781
0.0609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to PHP 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 0.0634, compared to 0.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0040 PHP (High: 0.0753 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PHP (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0635).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0766) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+25.32%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0766
2014 Avg (December) 0.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0628 0.0619 0.0623
February 0.0635 0.0625 0.0630
March 0.0643 0.0626 0.0634
April 0.0642 0.0628 0.0633
May 0.0641 0.0635 0.0638
June 0.0651 0.0635 0.0645
July 0.0683 0.0649 0.0663
August 0.0704 0.0679 0.0693
September 0.0736 0.0704 0.0719
October 0.0753 0.0713 0.0726
November 0.0777 0.0749 0.0761
December 0.0784 0.0754 0.0766