YEARLY HIGH
0.0238 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0232 WST

2021 KES to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0227.

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 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0238 was down 11.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0267, 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 119 WST
2020 Average 125 WST
Yearly Trough Low 114 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.28 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0236
0.0228
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 0.0232, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 WST (High: 0.0238 / Low: 0.0232). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0232).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0235) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0259), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-9.48%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0235
2020 Avg (May) 0.0259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0231 0.0227 0.0229
February 0.0230 0.0228 0.0229
March 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230
April 0.0237 0.0233 0.0235
May 0.0238 0.0232 0.0235
June 0.0236 0.0233 0.0234
July 0.0237 0.0235 0.0236
August 0.0236 0.0233 0.0235
September 0.0233 0.0232 0.0232
October 0.0233 0.0231 0.0232
November 0.0231 0.0228 0.0229
December 0.0231 0.0227 0.0230