2020 WST to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.0075 KES

YEARLY LOW

37.3990 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.0362 KES

2020 WST to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 44.0075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 37.3990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6085 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4171 to the December average rate of 43.3248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 44.0075 was up 10.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 39.7619, 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 220,038 KES

2019 Average 193,969 KES

Yearly Trough Low 186,995 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,042.52 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

43.8903

37.1038

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 38.4321, compared to 41.6403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.4321

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.9798 KES (High: 41.3360 / Low: 39.3563). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5318 KES (High: 37.9308 / Low: 37.3990).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.9798

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5318

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 0.7477 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 43.3248) against the same month in 2019 (average: 38.4170), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9078 (+12.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 43.3248

2019 Avg (December) 38.4170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.7541	38.0026	38.4171
February	37.9308	37.3990	37.6694
March	38.6691	37.4612	38.1866
April	38.8956	37.5982	38.3320
May	39.1358	38.0898	38.5963
June	40.1032	38.6055	39.3910
July	41.3360	39.3563	40.4566
August	41.5604	40.8583	41.2619
September	41.7744	40.7001	41.4242
October	41.7053	40.8080	41.2727
November	42.8137	41.3260	42.1014
December	44.0075	42.6789	43.3248