2015 WST to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.8102 KES

YEARLY LOW

36.1529 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.8680 KES

2015 WST to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 40.8102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 36.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6573 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3985 to the December average rate of 39.4974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 40.8102 was up 5.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 38.6286, 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 204,051 KES

2014 Average 188,390 KES

Yearly Trough Low 180,764 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,286.68 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

40.8010

36.3765

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 37.8516, compared to 39.8844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 1.9893 KES (High: 40.3292 / Low: 38.3399). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5565 KES (High: 36.9823 / Low: 36.4258).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9893

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6533 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 40.4323) against the same month in 2014 (average: 37.8948), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5375 (+6.70%).

2015 Avg (September) 40.4323

2014 Avg (September) 37.8948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.7519	36.8788	37.3985
February	36.9823	36.4258	36.7452
March	37.3593	36.1529	36.8532
April	38.2613	37.2121	37.7395
May	39.6023	38.7692	39.1675
June	40.1551	38.4688	39.2058
July	40.7062	38.8737	39.8938
August	40.4470	39.4684	39.9602
September	40.8102	40.0080	40.4323
October	40.3292	38.3399	39.8443
November	40.1795	38.9141	39.6787
December	40.2922	38.4022	39.4974