BBD to KES Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the BBD/KES pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
81.9946 KES
10-YEAR LOW
49.7900 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
58.0591 KES

10-Year BBD to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the BBD to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 4, 2024, when the pair was valued at 81.9946. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 10, 2019, dropping to a support floor of 49.7900.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 32.2046 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 50.7740 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 64.6269 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +27.28%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 64.3273, showing a variance of 12.4473 points compared to the older 5-year average of 51.8801.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 BBD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 409,973 KES
10-Year Average 290,295 KES
Decade Trough Low 248,950 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 161,023.16 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

83.2675
47.0575
201620182020202220242026

BBD to KES Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 51.8801, compared to 64.3273 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 12.4473 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 51.8801
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 64.3273

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 18.4296 KES (High: 81.9946 / Low: 63.5650). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.6898 KES (High: 51.1657 / Low: 50.4759).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±18.4296
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.6898

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 5 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2024 and 2025, when the average rate fell by 2.7203 points.

Longest Streak 5 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -2.7203

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 50.7740) against the newest annual average (2026: 64.6269), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8529 (+27.28%).

2016 Baseline Avg 50.7740
2026 Current Avg 64.6269

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 64.7750
2026-07-28 64.7700
2026-07-27 64.7593
2026-07-26 64.7622
2026-07-25 64.7500
2026-07-24 64.7475
2026-07-23 64.7121
2026-07-22 64.7054
2026-07-21 64.6491
2026-07-20 64.6319
2026-07-19 64.5598
2026-07-18 64.6250
2026-07-17 64.6313
2026-07-16 64.6394
2026-07-15 64.6501
2026-07-14 64.6450
2026-07-13 64.6479
2026-07-12 64.6828
2026-07-11 64.6000
2026-07-10 64.6179
2026-07-09 64.6186
2026-07-08 64.6294
2026-07-07 64.6306
2026-07-06 64.6501
2026-07-05 64.6699
2026-07-04 64.6849
2026-07-03 64.6495
2026-07-02 64.6490
2026-07-01 64.6796
2026-06-30 64.7379
2026-06-29 64.7420

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