GEL to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
61.5344 KES
10-YEAR LOW
30.6414 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
42.3030 KES

10-Year GEL to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the GEL 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 61.5344. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 26, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 30.6414.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 30.8930 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 42.0278 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 48.3561 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +15.06%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 46.7799, showing a variance of 8.8900 points compared to the older 5-year average of 37.8899.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 307,672 KES
10-Year Average 211,515 KES
Decade Trough Low 153,207 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 154,465.17 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

62.8844
28.2717
201620182020202220242026

GEL 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 37.8899, compared to 46.7799 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 8.8900 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 37.8899
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 46.7799

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 16.5867 KES (High: 61.5344 / Low: 44.9477). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 2.3323 KES (High: 49.5584 / Low: 47.2260).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±16.5867
2026 Spread (Stable) ±2.3323

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2021 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2018 and 2019, when the average rate fell by 4.5125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -4.5125

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 42.0278) against the newest annual average (2026: 48.3561), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3284 (+15.06%).

2016 Baseline Avg 42.0278
2026 Current Avg 48.3561

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-06 49.4723
2026-08-05 49.5397
2026-08-04 49.5584
2026-08-03 49.4602
2026-08-02 49.3374
2026-08-01 49.3511
2026-07-31 49.3779
2026-07-30 49.3817
2026-07-29 49.3524
2026-07-28 49.4427
2026-07-27 49.3404
2026-07-26 49.3426
2026-07-25 49.3333
2026-07-24 49.3197
2026-07-23 49.2107
2026-07-22 49.3689
2026-07-21 49.2982
2026-07-20 49.2484
2026-07-19 49.1862
2026-07-18 49.2381
2026-07-17 49.2429
2026-07-16 49.3313
2026-07-15 49.3513
2026-07-14 49.1272
2026-07-13 48.8831
2026-07-12 48.9095
2026-07-11 48.8469
2026-07-10 48.9337
2026-07-09 48.9535
2026-07-08 48.8845
2026-07-07 49.0245

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