CUP to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
163.9893 KES
10-YEAR LOW
5.0136 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
113.6732 KES

10-Year CUP to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the CUP 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 163.9893. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 29, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 5.0136.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 158.9757 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 101.5817 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 81.1170 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -20.15%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 123.7150, showing a variance of 19.9404 points compared to the older 5-year average of 103.7745.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 819,946 KES
10-Year Average 568,366 KES
Decade Trough Low 25,068 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 794,878.37 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

176.0485
-10.5338
201620182020202220242026

CUP 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 103.7745, compared to 123.7150 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 19.9404 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 103.7745
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 123.7150

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2026, with a trading range of 125.2766 KES (High: 130.2902 / Low: 5.0136). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 1.5382 KES (High: 102.4900 / Low: 100.9518).

2026 Spread (Volatile) ±125.2766
2016 Spread (Stable) ±1.5382

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 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 48.1576 points.

Longest Streak 5 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -48.1576

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 101.5817) against the newest annual average (2026: 81.1170), the exchange rate shifted by -20.4647 (-20.15%).

2016 Baseline Avg 101.5817
2026 Current Avg 81.1170

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-01 5.0214
2026-07-31 5.0241
2026-07-30 5.0245
2026-07-29 5.0311
2026-07-28 5.0307
2026-07-27 5.0298
2026-07-26 5.0301
2026-07-25 5.0291
2026-07-24 5.0289
2026-07-23 5.0262
2026-07-22 5.0257
2026-07-21 5.0213
2026-07-20 5.0200
2026-07-19 5.0144
2026-07-18 5.0194
2026-07-17 5.0199
2026-07-16 5.0205
2026-07-15 5.0214
2026-07-14 5.0210
2026-07-13 5.0212
2026-07-12 5.0239
2026-07-11 5.0175
2026-07-10 5.0189
2026-07-09 5.0189
2026-07-08 5.0198
2026-07-07 5.0199
2026-07-06 5.0214
2026-07-05 5.0229
2026-07-04 5.0241
2026-07-03 5.0213
2026-07-02 5.0213

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