2018 WST to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.1328 PHP

YEARLY LOW

19.6682 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.5073 PHP

2018 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 21.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 19.6682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4645 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0902 to the December average rate of 20.2432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.1328 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.1348, 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 105,664 PHP

2017 Average 99,612 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 98,341 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,322.64 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.9210

20.0147

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 20.5023, compared to 20.5122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5023

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1827 PHP (High: 20.8510 / Low: 19.6682). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2770 PHP (High: 20.6853 / Low: 20.4083).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1827

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3502 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 20.7763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.7359), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0404 (+5.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 20.7763

2017 Avg (February) 19.7359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8510	19.6682	20.0902
February	21.1328	20.5234	20.7763
March	20.8568	20.4871	20.6185
April	20.7279	20.2167	20.5171
May	20.5091	20.1523	20.3452
June	20.9284	20.4025	20.6667
July	20.7280	20.4398	20.6006
August	20.6853	20.4083	20.5759
September	20.9586	20.6555	20.8455
October	20.9223	20.3450	20.5791
November	20.4227	20.0471	20.2288
December	20.4386	20.0424	20.2432