2012 WST to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.8515 KES

YEARLY LOW

34.8711 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.5601 KES

2012 WST to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 37.8515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 34.8711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9804 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1596 to the December average rate of 37.5879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 37.8515 was down 16.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 45.5867, 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 189,257 KES

2011 Average 191,306 KES

Yearly Trough Low 174,355 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,902.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

37.7921

35.3421

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 36.2394, compared to 36.8809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2394

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.4523 KES (High: 37.3234 / Low: 34.8711). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4950 KES (High: 36.9402 / Low: 36.4452).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4523

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6836 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 37.0457) against the same month in 2011 (average: 42.0852), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0395 (-11.97%).

2012 Avg (September) 37.0457

2011 Avg (September) 42.0852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.3241	35.2306	36.1596
February	37.2059	36.0323	36.4484
March	37.1856	36.0162	36.8586
April	36.9402	36.4452	36.5537
May	37.3234	34.8711	35.8701
June	37.1376	34.9389	35.5463
July	36.9574	35.0372	35.8437
August	36.9666	35.8297	36.3705
September	37.8515	35.9607	37.0457
October	37.7176	36.9709	37.1848
November	37.5091	36.6337	37.2525
December	37.7364	36.9886	37.5879