2014 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0273 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0259 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0265 WST

2014 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0270 to the December average rate of 0.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0273 was down 0.87% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0275, 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 137 WST

2013 Average 134 WST

Yearly Trough Low 129 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.06 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0272

0.0261

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 0.0266, compared to 0.0264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0266

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0260). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0265).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0270) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.75%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0270

2013 Avg (January) 0.0263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0273	0.0267	0.0270
February	0.0272	0.0269	0.0271
March	0.0271	0.0266	0.0268
April	0.0267	0.0263	0.0265
May	0.0264	0.0259	0.0262
June	0.0265	0.0260	0.0263
July	0.0264	0.0259	0.0262
August	0.0264	0.0261	0.0262
September	0.0268	0.0260	0.0264
October	0.0268	0.0265	0.0267
November	0.0273	0.0265	0.0267
December	0.0266	0.0265	0.0266