2016 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0263 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0246 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0251 WST

2016 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0263 was down 4.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0277, 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 132 WST

2015 Average 129 WST

Yearly Trough Low 123 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0254

0.0248

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 0.0252, compared to 0.0250 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) 0.0252

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0248).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0254) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-5.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0254

2015 Avg (January) 0.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0263	0.0248	0.0254
February	0.0260	0.0250	0.0253
March	0.0253	0.0247	0.0250
April	0.0252	0.0247	0.0248
May	0.0259	0.0248	0.0253
June	0.0255	0.0248	0.0251
July	0.0255	0.0247	0.0251
August	0.0253	0.0249	0.0250
September	0.0251	0.0248	0.0249
October	0.0252	0.0248	0.0250
November	0.0251	0.0246	0.0248
December	0.0253	0.0247	0.0249