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GHS to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
25.9622 KES
10-YEAR LOW
6.9671 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
16.4666 KES

10-Year GHS to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the GHS to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on August 22, 2016, when the pair was valued at 25.9622. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on May 19, 2019, dropping to a support floor of 6.9671.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 18.9951 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 25.2156 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 11.6713 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -53.71%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 12.0440, showing a variance of 8.7798 points compared to the older 5-year average of 20.8238.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 129,811 KES
10-Year Average 82,333 KES
Decade Trough Low 34,835 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 94,975.28 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

27.5021
6.1561
201620182020202220242026

GHS 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 20.8238, compared to 12.0440 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 8.7798 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 20.8238
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 12.0440

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2019, with a trading range of 14.1801 KES (High: 21.1472 / Low: 6.9671). Conversely, 2021 was the most stable year, with a range of 1.0766 KES (High: 19.1456 / Low: 18.0690).

2019 Spread (Volatile) ±14.1801
2021 Spread (Stable) ±1.0766

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2024 and 2026, 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 2021 and 2022, when the average rate fell by 4.6479 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -4.6479

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 25.2156) against the newest annual average (2026: 11.6713), the exchange rate shifted by -13.5442 (-53.71%).

2016 Baseline Avg 25.2156
2026 Current Avg 11.6713

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-03 11.0753
2026-08-02 11.0687
2026-08-01 11.0938
2026-07-31 11.1159
2026-07-30 11.1335
2026-07-29 11.1502
2026-07-28 11.1086
2026-07-27 11.1369
2026-07-26 11.1337
2026-07-25 11.1310
2026-07-24 11.1309
2026-07-23 11.1512
2026-07-22 11.1481
2026-07-21 11.1596
2026-07-20 11.1960
2026-07-19 11.2027
2026-07-18 11.2116
2026-07-17 11.1997
2026-07-16 11.2427
2026-07-15 11.2599
2026-07-14 11.2397
2026-07-13 11.2411
2026-07-12 11.2736
2026-07-11 11.2986
2026-07-10 11.3190
2026-07-09 11.3229
2026-07-08 11.3224
2026-07-07 11.3416
2026-07-06 11.3608
2026-07-05 11.3819

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