EGP to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
11.4492 KES
10-YEAR LOW
2.3807 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
5.3362 KES

10-Year EGP to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the EGP to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on November 4, 2016, when the pair was valued at 11.4492. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 7, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 2.3807.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 9.0685 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 9.2897 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 2.5842 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -72.18%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 4.2158, showing a variance of 2.2242 points compared to the older 5-year average of 6.4400.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 57,246 KES
10-Year Average 26,681 KES
Decade Trough Low 11,904 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 45,342.34 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

12.3421
1.4810
201620182020202220242026

EGP 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 6.4400, compared to 4.2158 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 2.2242 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 6.4400
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 4.2158

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2016, with a trading range of 6.2391 KES (High: 11.4492 / Low: 5.2101). Conversely, 2025 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.2475 KES (High: 2.7506 / Low: 2.5032).

2016 Spread (Volatile) ±6.2391
2025 Spread (Stable) ±0.2475

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2021, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2016 and 2017, when the average rate fell by 3.4870 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -3.4870

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 9.2897) against the newest annual average (2026: 2.5842), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7055 (-72.18%).

2016 Baseline Avg 9.2897
2026 Current Avg 2.5842

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-03 2.5653
2026-08-02 2.5296
2026-08-01 2.5275
2026-07-31 2.5334
2026-07-30 2.5535
2026-07-29 2.5651
2026-07-28 2.5540
2026-07-27 2.5454
2026-07-26 2.5219
2026-07-25 2.5208
2026-07-24 2.5224
2026-07-23 2.5229
2026-07-22 2.5270
2026-07-21 2.5332
2026-07-20 2.5357
2026-07-19 2.5559
2026-07-18 2.5590
2026-07-17 2.5588
2026-07-16 2.5599
2026-07-15 2.5559
2026-07-14 2.5570
2026-07-13 2.5806
2026-07-12 2.6041
2026-07-11 2.6035
2026-07-10 2.6047
2026-07-09 2.6047
2026-07-08 2.6207
2026-07-07 2.6475
2026-07-06 2.6411
2026-07-05 2.6242

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