YEARLY HIGH
13.3629 SOS
YEARLY LOW
11.1215 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5090 SOS

2016 PHP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 13.3629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 11.1215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2413 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0262 to the December average rate of 11.5101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.3629 was down 17.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.1423, 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 3,340,720 SOS
2015 Average 3,708,696 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,780,386 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560,333.91 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.3256
11.3450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to SOS 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 12.9596, compared to 12.0584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8146 SOS (High: 11.9362 / Low: 11.1215). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1648 SOS (High: 12.9519 / Low: 12.7871).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8146
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1648

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3583 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 13.1606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.7997), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6391 (-16.70%).

2016 Avg (April) 13.1606
2015 Avg (April) 15.7997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2767 12.7685 13.0262
February 12.9519 12.7871 12.8702
March 13.3545 12.8840 13.1422
April 13.3629 12.8792 13.1606
May 13.1193 12.6532 12.9033
June 12.9543 12.3943 12.6553
July 12.5346 12.1496 12.3785
August 12.6820 12.2928 12.4944
September 12.5415 12.0327 12.2752
October 12.1963 11.8282 12.0253
November 11.9362 11.1215 11.6670
December 11.7106 11.1899 11.5101