2020 WST to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.5872 PHP

YEARLY LOW

17.9980 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6420 PHP

2020 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 19.5872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 17.9980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5892 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3181 to the December average rate of 18.8529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.5872 was down 4.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.5263, 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 97,936 PHP

2019 Average 98,457 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 89,990 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,945.80 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.4257

18.1338

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 18.6802, compared to 18.6038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.9320 PHP (High: 19.0075 / Low: 18.0755). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3429 PHP (High: 19.1342 / Low: 18.7913).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9320

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4938 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 19.3181) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.0850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7669 (-3.82%).

2020 Avg (January) 19.3181

2019 Avg (January) 20.0850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.5872	19.0671	19.3181
February	19.1342	18.7913	18.9800
March	19.0963	18.3389	18.7353
April	18.6857	17.9980	18.2415
May	18.5282	18.0454	18.2750
June	19.0075	18.0755	18.5312
July	18.8650	18.3869	18.6238
August	18.9009	18.3404	18.6125
September	18.6706	18.1802	18.5335
October	18.5599	18.1814	18.4239
November	18.7588	18.3753	18.5765
December	19.0674	18.6653	18.8529