YEARLY HIGH
13.7419 PHP
YEARLY LOW
12.6291 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0427 PHP

2016 QAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 13.7419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 12.6291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1128 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0488 to the December average rate of 13.6705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.7419 was up 5.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 68,709 PHP
2015 Average 62,515 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 63,145 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,564.20 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.7645
12.6361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PHP 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 12.8781, compared to 13.2072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.5028 PHP (High: 13.2819 / Low: 12.7791). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1199 PHP (High: 13.1451 / Low: 13.0252).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2829 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.6705) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.9636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7069 (+5.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.6705
2015 Avg (December) 12.9636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1827 12.8799 13.0488
February 13.1451 13.0252 13.0758
March 12.9889 12.6291 12.7929
April 12.9119 12.6448 12.7301
May 12.9974 12.7845 12.8597
June 12.9317 12.6293 12.7614
July 12.9844 12.8386 12.9193
August 12.9190 12.7134 12.8021
September 13.2819 12.7791 13.0549
October 13.3466 13.1960 13.2767
November 13.7333 13.2662 13.5198
December 13.7419 13.6114 13.6705