ISK to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
1.1990 KES
10-YEAR LOW
0.7198 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
0.9240 KES

10-Year ISK to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ISK to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 24, 2024, when the pair was valued at 1.1990. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on May 6, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 0.7198.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.4792 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.8887 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.0409 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +17.12%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 0.9675, showing a variance of 0.0862 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.8813.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 5,995 KES
10-Year Average 4,620 KES
Decade Trough Low 3,599 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 2,395.86 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.2125
0.6935
201620182020202220242026

ISK 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 0.8813, compared to 0.9675 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.8813
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 0.9675

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 0.3035 KES (High: 1.1573 / Low: 0.8538). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0484 KES (High: 1.0681 / Low: 1.0197).

2023 Spread (Volatile) ±0.3035
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0484

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2020 and 2023, 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 2018 and 2019, when the average rate fell by 0.1078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.1078

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.8887) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.0409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1522 (+17.12%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.8887
2026 Current Avg 1.0409

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-01 1.0461
2026-07-31 1.0445
2026-07-30 1.0391
2026-07-29 1.0382
2026-07-28 1.0333
2026-07-27 1.0326
2026-07-26 1.0303
2026-07-25 1.0294
2026-07-24 1.0297
2026-07-23 1.0294
2026-07-22 1.0312
2026-07-21 1.0318
2026-07-20 1.0314
2026-07-19 1.0309
2026-07-18 1.0310
2026-07-17 1.0318
2026-07-16 1.0343
2026-07-15 1.0319
2026-07-14 1.0297
2026-07-13 1.0288
2026-07-12 1.0281
2026-07-11 1.0283
2026-07-10 1.0300
2026-07-09 1.0308
2026-07-08 1.0288
2026-07-07 1.0274
2026-07-06 1.0262
2026-07-05 1.0283
2026-07-04 1.0274
2026-07-03 1.0281

Browse by Year

Access full daily ledgers for specific calendar years.