YEARLY HIGH
19.7835 PHP
YEARLY LOW
17.8134 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6755 PHP

2016 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 19.7835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 17.8134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9701 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3169 to the December average rate of 19.6055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.7835 was up 5.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.7172, 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 98,917 PHP
2015 Average 90,137 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 89,067 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,850.38 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.7344
18.1880
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 18.3699, compared to 18.9810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.9875 PHP (High: 18.8009 / Low: 17.8134). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1957 PHP (High: 19.2218 / Low: 19.0261).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9875
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1706 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 19.6055) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.2433), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3621 (+7.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 19.6055
2015 Avg (December) 18.2433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8009 17.8134 18.3169
February 18.6302 18.0011 18.4497
March 18.5051 18.1344 18.3499
April 18.7261 18.0965 18.4270
May 18.7874 17.8518 18.3533
June 18.7037 17.9395 18.3229
July 18.8404 18.1996 18.5296
August 18.5245 18.2205 18.3590
September 19.2207 18.3361 18.8201
October 19.2218 19.0261 19.0926
November 19.6894 19.0398 19.4793
December 19.7835 19.1548 19.6055