YEARLY HIGH
0.7245 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.6180 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6799 PHP

2016 KGS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.7245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1065 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6261 to the December average rate of 0.7188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7245 was down 5.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,622 PHP
2015 Average 3,550 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,090 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.49 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7281
0.6169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.6581, compared to 0.7018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0385 PHP (High: 0.7122 / Low: 0.6737). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 PHP (High: 0.7224 / Low: 0.7142).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.7139) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0577 (+8.79%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.7139
2015 Avg (November) 0.6563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6327 0.6180 0.6261
February 0.6467 0.6271 0.6363
March 0.6542 0.6394 0.6446
April 0.6864 0.6539 0.6718
May 0.6911 0.6786 0.6850
June 0.6991 0.6725 0.6845
July 0.7027 0.6925 0.6989
August 0.6907 0.6731 0.6795
September 0.7122 0.6737 0.6917
October 0.7125 0.7035 0.7082
November 0.7245 0.7027 0.7139
December 0.7224 0.7142 0.7188