2017 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0253 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0234 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0245 WST

2017 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0253 was down 3.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0263, 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 127 WST

2016 Average 125 WST

Yearly Trough Low 117 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.41 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0250

0.0237

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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 0.0247, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 WST (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0242). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0245).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, 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 2017: 0.0247) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-2.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0247

2016 Avg (January) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0253	0.0242	0.0247
February	0.0246	0.0242	0.0244
March	0.0252	0.0243	0.0248
April	0.0250	0.0246	0.0248
May	0.0252	0.0245	0.0249
June	0.0249	0.0241	0.0245
July	0.0244	0.0237	0.0240
August	0.0244	0.0234	0.0238
September	0.0244	0.0238	0.0242
October	0.0245	0.0240	0.0243
November	0.0249	0.0243	0.0245
December	0.0249	0.0245	0.0247