2021 WST to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.9741 PHP

YEARLY LOW

18.7593 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.3575 PHP

2021 WST to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 19.9741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 18.7593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2148 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1284 to the December average rate of 19.3941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.9741 was up 1.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.5872, 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 99,870 PHP

2020 Average 93,210 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 93,796 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,074.10 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

19.7858

18.9287

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 19.1277, compared to 19.5873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.8802 PHP (High: 19.8221 / Low: 18.9419). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2131 PHP (High: 19.8056 / Low: 19.5925).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8802

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2131

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 19.6027) against the same month in 2020 (average: 18.5335), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0692 (+5.77%).

2021 Avg (September) 19.6027

2020 Avg (September) 18.5335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.2568	18.8729	19.1284
February	19.5504	19.0430	19.2266
March	19.4147	18.8782	19.2319
April	19.2013	18.9874	19.1146
May	19.1524	18.7593	19.0002
June	19.2236	18.8953	19.0648
July	19.9232	19.3043	19.6293
August	19.8221	18.9419	19.5611
September	19.9741	19.3995	19.6027
October	19.8056	19.5925	19.7144
November	19.7607	19.4035	19.6223
December	19.7235	19.1222	19.3941