YEARLY HIGH
19.1926 PHP
YEARLY LOW
17.4918 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2686 PHP

2012 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 19.1926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 17.4918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7008 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2928 to the December average rate of 17.9339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.1926 was down 2.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.7486, 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 95,963 PHP
2011 Average 93,267 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 87,459 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,504.04 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.1931
17.7126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 18.5066, compared to 18.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1694 PHP (High: 18.9870 / Low: 17.8176). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4137 PHP (High: 18.0319 / Low: 17.6182).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1694
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4137

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4858 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 19.0697) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.4899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5798 (+3.14%).

2012 Avg (March) 19.0697
2011 Avg (March) 18.4899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8094 17.9319 18.2928
February 19.1462 18.4032 18.7200
March 19.1926 18.7577 19.0697
April 19.0984 18.5513 18.7573
May 18.9870 17.8176 18.2714
June 18.7516 17.6438 17.9286
July 18.4417 17.4918 17.8360
August 18.6070 18.0405 18.1976
September 18.5856 17.7421 18.2524
October 18.4740 17.9059 18.0771
November 18.0350 17.4993 17.8864
December 18.0319 17.6182 17.9339