YEARLY HIGH
0.0792 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0728 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0767 QAR

2016 PHP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0766 to the December average rate of 0.0732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0792 was down 4.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0827, 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 19,796 QAR
2015 Average 20,007 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,193 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,603.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0791
0.0726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to QAR 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 0.0777, compared to 0.0758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 QAR (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0753). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 0.0735 / Low: 0.0728).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0782) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0818), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-4.47%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0782
2015 Avg (March) 0.0818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0776 0.0759 0.0766
February 0.0768 0.0761 0.0765
March 0.0792 0.0770 0.0782
April 0.0791 0.0774 0.0786
May 0.0782 0.0769 0.0778
June 0.0792 0.0773 0.0784
July 0.0779 0.0770 0.0774
August 0.0787 0.0774 0.0781
September 0.0783 0.0753 0.0766
October 0.0758 0.0749 0.0753
November 0.0754 0.0728 0.0740
December 0.0735 0.0728 0.0732