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GMD to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
2.4322 KES
10-YEAR LOW
1.7299 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
2.0770 KES

10-Year GMD to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the GMD 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 2.4322. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on December 23, 2025, dropping to a support floor of 1.7299.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.7023 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 2.3796 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.7624 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -25.94%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 2.0137, showing a variance of 0.1257 points compared to the older 5-year average of 2.1393.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 12,161 KES
10-Year Average 10,385 KES
Decade Trough Low 8,649 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 3,511.50 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

2.4646
1.6790
201620182020202220242026

GMD 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 2.1393, compared to 2.0137 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.1257 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 2.1393
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 2.0137

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 0.6462 KES (High: 2.4322 / Low: 1.7860). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0446 KES (High: 1.7866 / Low: 1.7420).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±0.6462
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2019 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 4 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2023 and 2024, when the average rate fell by 0.2859 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.2859

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 2.3796) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.7624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6172 (-25.94%).

2016 Baseline Avg 2.3796
2026 Current Avg 1.7624

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 1.7473
2026-08-01 1.7473
2026-07-31 1.7482
2026-07-30 1.7484
2026-07-29 1.7507
2026-07-28 1.7505
2026-07-27 1.7503
2026-07-26 1.7503
2026-07-25 1.7500
2026-07-24 1.7509
2026-07-23 1.7609
2026-07-22 1.7712
2026-07-21 1.7620
2026-07-20 1.7489
2026-07-19 1.7450
2026-07-18 1.7466
2026-07-17 1.7468
2026-07-16 1.7529
2026-07-15 1.7597
2026-07-14 1.7679
2026-07-13 1.7616
2026-07-12 1.7601
2026-07-11 1.7578
2026-07-10 1.7668
2026-07-09 1.7618
2026-07-08 1.7586
2026-07-07 1.7587
2026-07-06 1.7709
2026-07-05 1.7828
2026-07-04 1.7844
2026-07-03 1.7834

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