YEARLY HIGH
0.0513 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0463 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0491 WST

2022 PHP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PHP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0508 to the December average rate of 0.0486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0513 was down 3.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0533, 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 12,817 WST
2021 Average 12,917 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,577 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,240.03 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0514
0.0468
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 0.0501, compared to 0.0482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0480). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0507).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0511) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-1.84%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0511
2021 Avg (February) 0.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0512 0.0505 0.0508
February 0.0513 0.0507 0.0511
March 0.0510 0.0497 0.0501
April 0.0507 0.0492 0.0497
May 0.0504 0.0491 0.0499
June 0.0500 0.0484 0.0491
July 0.0492 0.0479 0.0484
August 0.0488 0.0476 0.0481
September 0.0478 0.0463 0.0472
October 0.0486 0.0468 0.0478
November 0.0495 0.0479 0.0488
December 0.0498 0.0480 0.0486