2021 WST to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.0258 KES

YEARLY LOW

42.0699 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.0929 KES

2021 WST to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 44.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 42.0699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9559 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.7365 to the December average rate of 43.5495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 44.0258 was up 0.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.0075, 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 220,129 KES

2020 Average 200,230 KES

Yearly Trough Low 210,349 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,779.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

43.8675

42.2960

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 43.1289, compared to 43.0569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.0569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.9942 KES (High: 43.8496 / Low: 42.8554). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2479 KES (High: 43.1649 / Low: 42.9171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9942

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8557 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 43.7365) against the same month in 2020 (average: 38.4171), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3194 (+13.85%).

2021 Avg (January) 43.7365

2020 Avg (January) 38.4171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.0258	43.2576	43.7365
February	43.9078	43.4294	43.6574
March	43.8496	42.8554	43.4635
April	42.8995	42.1865	42.6077
May	43.0626	42.0699	42.6382
June	42.9313	42.3744	42.6705
July	42.6384	42.2479	42.4270
August	42.9023	42.3669	42.5940
September	43.1649	42.9171	43.0142
October	43.3299	42.9214	43.1085
November	43.9071	43.3330	43.6485
December	43.9842	43.3270	43.5495