2011 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0297 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0219 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0263 WST

2011 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.0219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0290 to the December average rate of 0.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0297 was down 13.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 149 WST

2010 Average 159 WST

Yearly Trough Low 110 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.89 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0296

0.0225

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KES to WST 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 0.0278, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0038 WST (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0233). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 WST (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0290) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0338), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-14.16%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0290

2010 Avg (January) 0.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0297	0.0285	0.0290
February	0.0294	0.0285	0.0289
March	0.0288	0.0271	0.0279
April	0.0285	0.0271	0.0278
May	0.0279	0.0264	0.0271
June	0.0268	0.0248	0.0258
July	0.0260	0.0241	0.0251
August	0.0248	0.0233	0.0241
September	0.0245	0.0230	0.0238
October	0.0238	0.0219	0.0231
November	0.0271	0.0233	0.0253
December	0.0289	0.0265	0.0278