KES to CDF Historical Rates
Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the KES/CDF pair.
10-Year KES to CDF Performance & Macro Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade
Over the last 10 years, the KES to CDF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on August 3, 2025, when the pair was valued at 22.6228. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on November 17, 2016, dropping to a support floor of 9.0092.
This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 13.6136 CDF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 9.8589 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 17.6300 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +78.82%.
Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 18.7792, showing a variance of 3.3287 points compared to the older 5-year average of 15.4505.
Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 KES over the decade:
10-Year Macro Trend
Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.
KES to CDF Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Decade Halves Comparison
Macro ShiftThe average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 15.4505, compared to 18.7792 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 3.3287 points.
Annual Volatility Extremes
VolatilityThe most volatile year in the decade was 2025, with a trading range of 6.1951 CDF (High: 22.6228 / Low: 16.4277). Conversely, 2019 was the most stable year, with a range of 1.0050 CDF (High: 16.7600 / Low: 15.7550).
Decade Growth & Declines
Macro TrendsBetween 2016 and 2021, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 5 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 3.4524 points.
10-Year Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 9.8589) against the newest annual average (2026: 17.6300), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7711 (+78.82%).
Recent 30 Days
Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.
| Date | Exchange Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | 17.7967 |
| 2026-06-11 | 17.8042 |
| 2026-06-10 | 17.8213 |
| 2026-06-09 | 17.8137 |
| 2026-06-08 | 17.8311 |
| 2026-06-07 | 17.7852 |
| 2026-06-06 | 17.7798 |
| 2026-06-05 | 17.8820 |
| 2026-06-04 | 17.8311 |
| 2026-06-03 | 17.7182 |
| 2026-06-02 | 17.6895 |
| 2026-06-01 | 17.6746 |
| 2026-05-31 | 17.5669 |
| 2026-05-30 | 17.5566 |
| 2026-05-29 | 17.6989 |
| 2026-05-28 | 17.6485 |
| 2026-05-27 | 17.5187 |
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