YEARLY HIGH
15.9406 PHP
YEARLY LOW
14.5174 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1715 PHP

2016 PGK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 15.9406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 14.5174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4232 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7596 to the December average rate of 15.6841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.9406 was down 8.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.4079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,703 PHP
2015 Average 82,353 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 72,587 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,116.18 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.8644
14.6068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 15.1695, compared to 15.1734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.6950 PHP (High: 15.5768 / Low: 14.8817). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2280 PHP (High: 15.3628 / Low: 15.1348).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6950
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4563 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.7596) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.1447), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3851 (-8.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.7596
2015 Avg (January) 17.1447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9406 15.5649 15.7596
February 15.8733 15.4428 15.6632
March 15.5768 14.8817 15.2069
April 15.0034 14.7559 14.8473
May 15.1527 14.6999 14.8285
June 15.0529 14.5174 14.7116
July 15.0125 14.7167 14.8690
August 14.8591 14.6122 14.7187
September 15.2739 14.7009 14.9952
October 15.3628 15.1348 15.2550
November 15.7600 15.2512 15.5184
December 15.7654 15.4389 15.6841