YEARLY HIGH
19.9741 PHP
YEARLY LOW
18.7593 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.3575 PHP

2021 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 19.9741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 18.7593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2148 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1284 to the December average rate of 19.3941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.9741 was up 1.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.5872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,870 PHP
2020 Average 93,210 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 93,796 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,074.10 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

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WST 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 19.1277, compared to 19.5873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.8802 PHP (High: 19.8221 / Low: 18.9419). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2131 PHP (High: 19.8056 / Low: 19.5925).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą0.8802
October Spread (Stable) Âą0.2131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 19.6027) against the same month in 2020 (average: 18.5335), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0692 (+5.77%).

2021 Avg (September) 19.6027
2020 Avg (September) 18.5335

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Month High Low Average
January 19.2568 18.8729 19.1284
February 19.5504 19.0430 19.2266
March 19.4147 18.8782 19.2319
April 19.2013 18.9874 19.1146
May 19.1524 18.7593 19.0002
June 19.2236 18.8953 19.0648
July 19.9232 19.3043 19.6293
August 19.8221 18.9419 19.5611
September 19.9741 19.3995 19.6027
October 19.8056 19.5925 19.7144
November 19.7607 19.4035 19.6223
December 19.7235 19.1222 19.3941