2017 WST to PHP Historical Review

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