2011 WST to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.5867 KES

YEARLY LOW

33.6547 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.2406 KES

2011 WST to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 45.5867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 33.6547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9320 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4305 to the December average rate of 36.0619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 45.5867 was up 28.21% compared to the 2010 peak of 35.5561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 227,933 KES

2010 Average 158,086 KES

Yearly Trough Low 168,273 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,660.19 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

44.1236

33.5493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to KES 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 36.0795, compared to 40.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 6.0440 KES (High: 42.9807 / Low: 36.9366). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0651 KES (High: 35.1059 / Low: 34.0408).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0440

February Spread (Stable) ±1.0651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.6303 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 43.2424) against the same month in 2010 (average: 33.7172), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5252 (+28.25%).

2011 Avg (October) 43.2424

2010 Avg (October) 33.7172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.0409	33.6547	34.4305
February	35.1059	34.0408	34.5804
March	36.9004	34.7778	35.8502
April	36.8340	35.0505	35.9154
May	37.8902	35.8783	36.9743
June	40.2845	37.2526	38.7262
July	41.5411	38.4149	39.8938
August	42.9127	40.3317	41.4352
September	43.4648	40.8548	42.0852
October	45.5867	42.0693	43.2424
November	42.9807	36.9366	39.6923
December	37.7274	34.5850	36.0619