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WST to KES Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the WST/KES pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
58.5676 KES
10-YEAR LOW
37.3990 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
43.5827 KES

10-Year WST to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the WST to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 4, 2024, when the pair was valued at 58.5676. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 8, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 37.3990.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 21.1686 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 40.1134 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 47.0843 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +17.38%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 47.0182, showing a variance of 6.8221 points compared to the older 5-year average of 40.1961.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 WST over the decade:

Decade Peak High 292,838 KES
10-Year Average 217,914 KES
Decade Trough Low 186,995 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 105,842.98 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

59.3074
35.4752
201620182020202220242026

WST to KES Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 40.1961, compared to 47.0182 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 6.8221 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 40.1961
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 47.0182

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 13.1640 KES (High: 58.5676 / Low: 45.4036). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 1.1215 KES (High: 40.6830 / Low: 39.5614).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±13.1640
2016 Spread (Stable) ±1.1215

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2019 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 4 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2023 and 2024, when the average rate fell by 3.0696 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -3.0696

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 40.1134) against the newest annual average (2026: 47.0843), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9709 (+17.38%).

2016 Baseline Avg 40.1134
2026 Current Avg 47.0843

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-03 46.7679
2026-08-02 46.8098
2026-08-01 46.9107
2026-07-31 46.9361
2026-07-30 46.9397
2026-07-29 47.0014
2026-07-28 46.9978
2026-07-27 47.0823
2026-07-26 47.1855
2026-07-25 47.1767
2026-07-24 47.1749
2026-07-23 47.1491
2026-07-22 47.1442
2026-07-21 47.1089
2026-07-20 47.1040
2026-07-19 47.0514
2026-07-18 47.0990
2026-07-17 47.1035
2026-07-16 47.1095
2026-07-15 47.1173
2026-07-14 47.1136
2026-07-13 47.1157
2026-07-12 47.1411
2026-07-11 47.0808
2026-07-10 47.0938
2026-07-09 47.0943
2026-07-08 47.1022
2026-07-07 47.1031
2026-07-06 47.1173
2026-07-05 47.1317
2026-07-04 47.1427

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