YEARLY HIGH
0.0572 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0521 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0548 WST

2012 PHP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0547 to the December average rate of 0.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0572 was up 2.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0558, 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 14,292 WST
2011 Average 13,406 WST
Yearly Trough Low 13,026 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,266.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0564
0.0521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0541, compared to 0.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 WST (High: 0.0561 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0521).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0561) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+6.27%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0561
2011 Avg (July) 0.0528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0558 0.0532 0.0547
February 0.0543 0.0522 0.0534
March 0.0533 0.0521 0.0524
April 0.0539 0.0524 0.0533
May 0.0561 0.0527 0.0547
June 0.0567 0.0533 0.0558
July 0.0572 0.0542 0.0561
August 0.0554 0.0537 0.0550
September 0.0564 0.0538 0.0548
October 0.0558 0.0541 0.0553
November 0.0571 0.0554 0.0559
December 0.0568 0.0555 0.0558