2015 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0277 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0245 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0258 WST

2015 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0267 to the December average rate of 0.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0277 was up 1.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0273, 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

2014 Average 133 WST

Yearly Trough Low 123 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.78 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0275

0.0245

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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 0.0264, compared to 0.0251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0264

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 WST (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0270).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0271) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.11%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0271

2014 Avg (March) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0271	0.0265	0.0267
February	0.0275	0.0270	0.0272
March	0.0277	0.0268	0.0271
April	0.0269	0.0261	0.0265
May	0.0258	0.0253	0.0255
June	0.0260	0.0249	0.0255
July	0.0257	0.0246	0.0251
August	0.0253	0.0247	0.0250
September	0.0250	0.0245	0.0247
October	0.0261	0.0248	0.0251
November	0.0257	0.0249	0.0252
December	0.0260	0.0248	0.0253