YEARLY HIGH
13.3437 PHP
YEARLY LOW
12.2568 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6618 PHP

2016 SAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 13.3437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 12.2568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0869 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6636 to the December average rate of 13.2699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.3437 was up 5.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.6536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,719 PHP
2015 Average 60,680 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 61,284 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,434.74 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.3609
12.2693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 12.5021, compared to 12.8214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.4845 PHP (High: 12.8915 / Low: 12.4071). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1373 PHP (High: 12.6038 / Low: 12.4665).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4845
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1373

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 0.2749 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.2699) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6894 (+5.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.2699
2015 Avg (December) 12.5805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7991 12.4953 12.6636
February 12.7984 12.6500 12.6969
March 12.6129 12.2607 12.4220
April 12.5313 12.2783 12.3602
May 12.6170 12.4093 12.4824
June 12.5548 12.2568 12.3874
July 12.6038 12.4665 12.5432
August 12.5446 12.3413 12.4293
September 12.8915 12.4071 12.6735
October 12.9585 12.8119 12.8896
November 13.3319 12.8802 13.1230
December 13.3437 13.1793 13.2699