2023 WST to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.0647 PHP

YEARLY LOW

19.7084 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.3605 PHP

2023 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 21.0647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 19.7084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3564 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3643 to the December average rate of 19.8286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 21.0647 was down 2.45% compared to the 2022 peak of 21.5942, 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 105,324 PHP

2022 Average 101,826 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 98,542 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,781.76 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

20.9973

19.7223

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 20.3654, compared to 20.3556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.7463 PHP (High: 20.6604 / Low: 19.9141). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2063 PHP (High: 19.9509 / Low: 19.7446).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7463

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 20.8910) against the same month in 2022 (average: 21.2012), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3102 (-1.46%).

2023 Avg (September) 20.8910

2022 Avg (September) 21.2012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.7485	20.1609	20.3643
February	20.5835	19.8932	20.3348
March	20.5816	19.9201	20.2824
April	20.6604	19.9141	20.2726
May	20.6772	20.3031	20.4618
June	20.6325	20.2388	20.4766
July	20.4255	19.9398	20.1521
August	20.9204	20.1955	20.7119
September	21.0647	20.8345	20.8910
October	20.9472	20.2413	20.6508
November	20.2425	19.7084	19.8991
December	19.9509	19.7446	19.8286

2023 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு