KES to JMD Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
1.4319 JMD
10-YEAR LOW
0.9528 JMD
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.2575 JMD

10-Year KES to JMD Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to JMD exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on July 21, 2021, when the pair was valued at 1.4319. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 25, 2024, dropping to a support floor of 0.9528.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.4791 JMD. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.2610 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.2185 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -3.37%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.2180, showing a variance of 0.0785 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.2965.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 7,159 JMD
10-Year Average 6,287 JMD
Decade Trough Low 4,764 JMD
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 2,395.66 JMD purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.4739
0.9214
201620182020202220242026

KES to JMD 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 1.2965, compared to 1.2180 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.0785 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.2965
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.2180

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 0.2831 JMD (High: 1.2359 / Low: 0.9528). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0265 JMD (High: 1.2326 / Low: 1.2062).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±0.2831
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2017 and 2021, 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 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 0.1958 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.1958

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.2610) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.2185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0425 (-3.37%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.2610
2026 Current Avg 1.2185

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-01 1.2207
2026-07-31 1.2176
2026-07-30 1.2214
2026-07-29 1.2191
2026-07-28 1.2235
2026-07-27 1.2223
2026-07-26 1.2250
2026-07-25 1.2251
2026-07-24 1.2252
2026-07-23 1.2242
2026-07-22 1.2262
2026-07-21 1.2266
2026-07-20 1.2254
2026-07-19 1.2254
2026-07-18 1.2244
2026-07-17 1.2267
2026-07-16 1.2234
2026-07-15 1.2236
2026-07-14 1.2302
2026-07-13 1.2280
2026-07-12 1.2226
2026-07-11 1.2233
2026-07-10 1.2260
2026-07-09 1.2239
2026-07-08 1.2231
2026-07-07 1.2196
2026-07-06 1.2243
2026-07-05 1.2243
2026-07-04 1.2211
2026-07-03 1.2130
2026-07-02 1.2164

Browse by Year

Access full daily ledgers for specific calendar years.