KES to GYD Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
2.0973 GYD
10-YEAR LOW
1.2812 GYD
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.8248 GYD

10-Year KES to GYD Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to GYD exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on March 11, 2019, when the pair was valued at 2.0973. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 25, 2024, dropping to a support floor of 1.2812.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.8161 GYD. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 2.0247 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.6182 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -20.08%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.6385, showing a variance of 0.3699 points compared to the older 5-year average of 2.0084.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 10,487 GYD
10-Year Average 9,124 GYD
Decade Trough Low 6,406 GYD
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 4,080.66 GYD purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

2.1668
1.2225
201620182020202220242026

KES to GYD 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 2.0084, compared to 1.6385 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.3699 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 2.0084
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.6385

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 0.3647 GYD (High: 1.6983 / Low: 1.3336). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0197 GYD (High: 1.6249 / Low: 1.6051).

2023 Spread (Volatile) ±0.3647
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2025, 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 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 0.2657 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.2657

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 2.0247) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.6182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4066 (-20.08%).

2016 Baseline Avg 2.0247
2026 Current Avg 1.6182

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-03 1.6167
2026-08-02 1.6164
2026-08-01 1.6130
2026-07-31 1.6107
2026-07-30 1.6165
2026-07-29 1.6145
2026-07-28 1.6174
2026-07-27 1.6141
2026-07-26 1.6158
2026-07-25 1.6160
2026-07-24 1.6169
2026-07-23 1.6152
2026-07-22 1.6174
2026-07-21 1.6189
2026-07-20 1.6176
2026-07-19 1.6183
2026-07-18 1.6171
2026-07-17 1.6191
2026-07-16 1.6147
2026-07-15 1.6169
2026-07-14 1.6208
2026-07-13 1.6209
2026-07-12 1.6187
2026-07-11 1.6196
2026-07-10 1.6179
2026-07-09 1.6173
2026-07-08 1.6182
2026-07-07 1.6169
2026-07-06 1.6185
2026-07-05 1.6177

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