YEARLY HIGH
0.0479 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0444 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0456 WST

2026 PHP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PHP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0469 to the December average rate of 0.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0479 was down 5.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0506, 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 11,970 WST
2025 Average 12,164 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,101 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 868.93 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0472
0.0443
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0458, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 WST (High: 0.0472 / Low: 0.0452). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0448 / Low: 0.0446).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0469) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.06%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0469
2025 Avg (January) 0.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0479 0.0465 0.0469
February 0.0474 0.0464 0.0470
March 0.0472 0.0452 0.0458
April 0.0461 0.0445 0.0456
May 0.0448 0.0446 0.0446
June 0.0455 0.0444 0.0449
July 0.0448 0.0444 0.0446