2018 PHP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0508 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0473 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0488 WST

2018 PHP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0498 to the December average rate of 0.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0508 was down 3.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0526, 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 12,711 WST

2017 Average 12,556 WST

Yearly Trough Low 11,830 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 880.88 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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0.0478

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PHP to WST 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 0.0488, compared to 0.0488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 WST (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0483).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-3.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0498

2017 Avg (January) 0.0516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0508	0.0480	0.0498
February	0.0487	0.0473	0.0481
March	0.0488	0.0479	0.0485
April	0.0495	0.0482	0.0487
May	0.0496	0.0488	0.0492
June	0.0490	0.0478	0.0484
July	0.0489	0.0482	0.0485
August	0.0490	0.0483	0.0486
September	0.0484	0.0477	0.0480
October	0.0492	0.0478	0.0486
November	0.0499	0.0490	0.0494
December	0.0499	0.0489	0.0494