2012 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0287 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0264 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0274 WST

2012 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0287 was down 3.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0297, 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 143 WST

2011 Average 131 WST

Yearly Trough Low 132 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.29 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0283

0.0265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0276, compared to 0.0271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 WST (High: 0.0287 / Low: 0.0268). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0271).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0279) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+3.08%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0279

2011 Avg (May) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0284	0.0268	0.0277
February	0.0278	0.0269	0.0274
March	0.0278	0.0269	0.0271
April	0.0274	0.0271	0.0274
May	0.0287	0.0268	0.0279
June	0.0286	0.0269	0.0281
July	0.0285	0.0271	0.0279
August	0.0279	0.0271	0.0275
September	0.0278	0.0264	0.0270
October	0.0270	0.0265	0.0269
November	0.0273	0.0267	0.0268
December	0.0270	0.0265	0.0266