YEARLY HIGH
21.1348 PHP
YEARLY LOW
19.0165 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9206 PHP

2017 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 21.1348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 19.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1183 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3961 to the December average rate of 19.7493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.1348 was up 6.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.7835, 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 105,674 PHP
2016 Average 93,379 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 95,082 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,591.62 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.8297
19.2657
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 19.5643, compared to 20.2770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.9358 PHP (High: 20.2041 / Low: 19.2683). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3588 PHP (High: 19.9460 / Low: 19.5872).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9358
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 20.6994) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.3590), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3404 (+12.75%).

2017 Avg (August) 20.6994
2016 Avg (August) 18.3590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8267 19.0165 19.3961
February 20.1343 19.4469 19.7359
March 20.1229 19.3744 19.7346
April 19.7750 19.1236 19.4171
May 19.6674 19.0654 19.4094
June 20.2041 19.2683 19.6930
July 20.5514 19.9557 20.2724
August 21.1348 20.2921 20.6994
September 20.7649 20.2386 20.4546
October 20.6788 20.2311 20.4432
November 20.3502 19.6484 20.0430
December 19.9460 19.5872 19.7493