YEARLY HIGH
0.0935 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0832 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0872 MYR

2016 PHP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0912 to the December average rate of 0.0896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0935 was down 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0951, 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 23,384 MYR
2015 Average 21,415 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 20,795 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,588.84 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0919
0.0834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to MYR 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 0.0874, compared to 0.0871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0067 MYR (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MYR (High: 0.0871 / Low: 0.0854).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0912) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+13.61%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0912
2015 Avg (January) 0.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0935 0.0869 0.0912
February 0.0885 0.0867 0.0878
March 0.0886 0.0847 0.0872
April 0.0851 0.0832 0.0841
May 0.0881 0.0833 0.0863
June 0.0891 0.0851 0.0878
July 0.0865 0.0840 0.0854
August 0.0875 0.0855 0.0864
September 0.0877 0.0854 0.0864
October 0.0871 0.0854 0.0863
November 0.0897 0.0862 0.0882
December 0.0905 0.0887 0.0896