2013 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0275 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0259 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0269 WST

2013 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.0275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0263 to the December average rate of 0.0269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0275 was down 3.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0287, 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 138 WST

2012 Average 137 WST

Yearly Trough Low 129 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.23 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0275

0.0259

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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 0.0268, compared to 0.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0268).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0274) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.84%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0274

2012 Avg (May) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0266	0.0260	0.0263
February	0.0266	0.0259	0.0260
March	0.0270	0.0265	0.0268
April	0.0274	0.0268	0.0271
May	0.0275	0.0270	0.0274
June	0.0273	0.0270	0.0272
July	0.0273	0.0268	0.0270
August	0.0271	0.0268	0.0270
September	0.0270	0.0265	0.0267
October	0.0274	0.0267	0.0271
November	0.0272	0.0267	0.0269
December	0.0271	0.0267	0.0269