2019 KES to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0263 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.0251 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0258 WST

2019 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0263 was up 0.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0261, 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 131 WST

2018 Average 127 WST

Yearly Trough Low 126 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.73 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0261

0.0254

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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 0.0259, compared to 0.0257 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) 0.0259

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0256). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0257).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0260) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.00%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0260

2018 Avg (December) 0.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0262	0.0255	0.0257
February	0.0262	0.0259	0.0260
March	0.0263	0.0257	0.0260
April	0.0259	0.0257	0.0258
May	0.0260	0.0258	0.0259
June	0.0260	0.0255	0.0258
July	0.0257	0.0251	0.0254
August	0.0258	0.0254	0.0256
September	0.0259	0.0254	0.0255
October	0.0258	0.0254	0.0256
November	0.0263	0.0256	0.0259
December	0.0263	0.0257	0.0260