2014 WST to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.6286 KES

YEARLY LOW

36.6296 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.6729 KES

2014 WST to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 38.6286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 36.6296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9990 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0123 to the December average rate of 37.6606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 38.6286 was up 0.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 38.6185, 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 193,143 KES

2013 Average 186,152 KES

Yearly Trough Low 183,148 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,995.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

38.3510

36.7740

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 37.5339, compared to 37.8120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5339

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.1439 KES (High: 38.4053 / Low: 37.2614). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2068 KES (High: 37.7851 / Low: 37.5784).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1439

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 38.2098) against the same month in 2013 (average: 36.5312), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6786 (+4.60%).

2014 Avg (May) 38.2098

2013 Avg (May) 36.5312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.4464	36.6296	37.0123
February	37.1395	36.7624	36.9055
March	37.6084	36.9653	37.2616
April	38.0150	37.5125	37.7551
May	38.6286	37.8920	38.2098
June	38.4038	37.7134	38.0592
July	38.6086	37.9076	38.2196
August	38.3189	37.9060	38.1336
September	38.4053	37.2614	37.8948
October	37.7421	37.2619	37.4907
November	37.7966	36.6934	37.4725
December	37.7851	37.5784	37.6606