2012 WST to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1926 PHP

YEARLY LOW

17.4918 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2686 PHP

2012 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 19.1926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 17.4918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7008 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2928 to the December average rate of 17.9339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.1926 was down 2.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.7486, 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 95,963 PHP

2011 Average 93,267 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 87,459 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,504.04 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.1931

17.7126

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 18.5066, compared to 18.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5066

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1694 PHP (High: 18.9870 / Low: 17.8176). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4137 PHP (High: 18.0319 / Low: 17.6182).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1694

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4858 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 19.0697) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.4899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5798 (+3.14%).

2012 Avg (March) 19.0697

2011 Avg (March) 18.4899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8094	17.9319	18.2928
February	19.1462	18.4032	18.7200
March	19.1926	18.7577	19.0697
April	19.0984	18.5513	18.7573
May	18.9870	17.8176	18.2714
June	18.7516	17.6438	17.9286
July	18.4417	17.4918	17.8360
August	18.6070	18.0405	18.1976
September	18.5856	17.7421	18.2524
October	18.4740	17.9059	18.0771
November	18.0350	17.4993	17.8864
December	18.0319	17.6182	17.9339