YEARLY HIGH
22.5198 PHP
YEARLY LOW
20.8851 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.9296 PHP

2026 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 22.5198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 20.8851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6347 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3216 to the December average rate of 22.4433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 22.5198 was up 6.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.1218, 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 112,599 PHP
2025 Average 102,796 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 104,426 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,173.63 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

22.5585
21.1760
JanuMarcMayJuly

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: JanтАУJun) was 21.8440, compared to 22.4433 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.5992 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 21.8440
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 22.4433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.9533 PHP (High: 22.1269 / Low: 21.1736). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0906 PHP (High: 22.4193 / Low: 22.3287).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.9533
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 22.4433) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.4371), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0062 (+9.82%).

2026 Avg (July) 22.4433
2025 Avg (July) 20.4371

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Month High Low Average
January 21.4979 20.8851 21.3216
February 21.5733 21.1045 21.2912
March 22.1269 21.1736 21.8287
April 22.4641 21.6936 21.9305
May 22.4193 22.3287 22.3976
June 22.5195 21.9714 22.2947
July 22.5198 22.3388 22.4433