YEARLY HIGH
12.4574 PHP
YEARLY LOW
11.4928 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0325 PHP

2016 GHS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 12.4574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 11.4928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9646 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2102 to the December average rate of 11.7490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.4574 was down 11.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.0373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,287 PHP
2015 Average 60,527 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 57,464 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,823.00 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.2576
11.7028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 12.0882, compared to 11.9767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9183 PHP (High: 12.4452 / Low: 11.5269). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1928 PHP (High: 11.9963 / Low: 11.8035).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9183
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4465 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 12.2114) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.2901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9213 (+8.16%).

2016 Avg (May) 12.2114
2015 Avg (May) 11.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3836 11.9799 12.2102
February 12.2174 11.8217 12.0042
March 12.1832 11.9566 12.0785
April 12.3692 11.9310 12.1018
May 12.4574 12.0658 12.2114
June 12.1448 11.7227 11.9232
July 11.9963 11.8035 11.9162
August 11.9135 11.7147 11.8226
September 12.2042 11.7632 12.0049
October 12.3190 12.0409 12.1722
November 12.4452 11.5269 12.1955
December 12.1231 11.4928 11.7490