YEARLY HIGH
0.3330 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2757 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3107 ARS

2016 PHP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.3330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0572 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2854 to the December average rate of 0.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3330 was up 18.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2807, 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 83,238 ARS
2015 Average 50,824 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 68,933 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,304.53 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3234
0.2820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ARS 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 0.3054, compared to 0.3160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0376 ARS (High: 0.3321 / Low: 0.2945). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 ARS (High: 0.3170 / Low: 0.3111).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3199) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1227 (+62.18%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3199
2015 Avg (March) 0.1973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2942 0.2757 0.2854
February 0.3321 0.2945 0.3106
March 0.3330 0.3121 0.3199
April 0.3208 0.3038 0.3106
May 0.3049 0.2979 0.3016
June 0.3233 0.2968 0.3044
July 0.3219 0.3090 0.3166
August 0.3245 0.3145 0.3183
September 0.3224 0.3143 0.3176
October 0.3170 0.3111 0.3140
November 0.3166 0.3068 0.3115
December 0.3218 0.3110 0.3182