2020 PHP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0556 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0511 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0537 WST

2020 PHP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0518 to the December average rate of 0.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0556 was up 5.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0528, 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 13,890 WST

2019 Average 12,700 WST

Yearly Trough Low 12,763 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,126.96 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0551

0.0515

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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 0.0536, compared to 0.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0536

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0027 WST (High: 0.0553 / Low: 0.0526). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0523).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0548) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+9.12%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0548

2019 Avg (April) 0.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0524	0.0511	0.0518
February	0.0532	0.0523	0.0527
March	0.0545	0.0524	0.0534
April	0.0556	0.0535	0.0548
May	0.0554	0.0540	0.0547
June	0.0553	0.0526	0.0540
July	0.0544	0.0530	0.0537
August	0.0545	0.0529	0.0537
September	0.0550	0.0536	0.0540
October	0.0550	0.0539	0.0543
November	0.0544	0.0533	0.0538
December	0.0536	0.0524	0.0530