2018 WST to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.5199 KES

YEARLY LOW

38.2669 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.4520 KES

2018 WST to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 41.5199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 38.2669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2530 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9066 to the December average rate of 39.1854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.5199 was down 2.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.6815, 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 207,599 KES

2017 Average 204,404 KES

Yearly Trough Low 191,335 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,264.97 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.1395

38.3448

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 39.9550, compared to 38.9491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.9550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.9491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1269 KES (High: 39.7039 / Low: 38.5770). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1981 KES (High: 39.0899 / Low: 38.8918).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1269

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5884 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 40.9066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.4489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4578 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 40.9066

2017 Avg (January) 40.4489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.5199	40.6749	40.9066
February	40.9980	39.9724	40.6134
March	40.6790	39.7113	40.0250
April	40.0003	39.2575	39.6732
May	39.5394	38.8283	39.1853
June	39.5964	38.9766	39.3263
July	39.0320	38.5514	38.8553
August	38.9989	38.7594	38.8943
September	39.0899	38.8918	38.9592
October	39.0376	38.2669	38.5777
November	39.7039	38.5770	39.2224
December	39.4920	38.8036	39.1854