YEARLY HIGH
0.3535 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2721 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3100 ZAR

2016 PHP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.2721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0814 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3426 to the December average rate of 0.2785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3535 was up 5.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3360, 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 88,367 ZAR
2015 Average 70,057 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 68,015 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,351.36 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3490
0.2721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to ZAR 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 0.3285, compared to 0.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0359 ZAR (High: 0.3379 / Low: 0.3020). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 ZAR (High: 0.2831 / Low: 0.2721).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0833 (+32.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3426
2015 Avg (January) 0.2594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3535 0.3298 0.3426
February 0.3403 0.3200 0.3319
March 0.3385 0.3213 0.3297
April 0.3295 0.3027 0.3153
May 0.3379 0.3020 0.3270
June 0.3354 0.3102 0.3246
July 0.3142 0.2954 0.3061
August 0.3143 0.2860 0.2955
September 0.3124 0.2796 0.2964
October 0.2953 0.2796 0.2881
November 0.2931 0.2733 0.2840
December 0.2831 0.2721 0.2785