KES to KPW Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
9.0380 KPW
10-YEAR LOW
5.4882 KPW
10-YEAR AVERAGE
7.8668 KPW

10-Year KES to KPW Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to KPW exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on March 10, 2019, when the pair was valued at 9.0380. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 4, 2024, dropping to a support floor of 5.4882.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 3.5498 KPW. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 8.8596 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 6.9631 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -21.41%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 7.0427, showing a variance of 1.6360 points compared to the older 5-year average of 8.6787.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 45,190 KPW
10-Year Average 39,334 KPW
Decade Trough Low 27,441 KPW
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 17,748.98 KPW purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

9.3244
5.2696
201620182020202220242026

KES to KPW 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 8.6787, compared to 7.0427 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 1.6360 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 8.6787
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 7.0427

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 1.5912 KPW (High: 7.0794 / Low: 5.4882). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.1289 KPW (High: 7.0366 / Low: 6.9077).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±1.5912
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.1289

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, 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 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 1.1719 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -1.1719

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 8.8596) against the newest annual average (2026: 6.9631), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8965 (-21.41%).

2016 Baseline Avg 8.8596
2026 Current Avg 6.9631

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-03 6.9618
2026-08-02 6.9756
2026-08-01 6.9606
2026-07-31 6.9568
2026-07-30 6.9563
2026-07-29 6.9471
2026-07-28 6.9477
2026-07-27 6.9488
2026-07-26 6.9485
2026-07-25 6.9498
2026-07-24 6.9501
2026-07-23 6.9539
2026-07-22 6.9546
2026-07-21 6.9607
2026-07-20 6.9625
2026-07-19 6.9703
2026-07-18 6.9632
2026-07-17 6.9626
2026-07-16 6.9617
2026-07-15 6.9605
2026-07-14 6.9611
2026-07-13 6.9608
2026-07-12 6.9570
2026-07-11 6.9659
2026-07-10 6.9640
2026-07-09 6.9639
2026-07-08 6.9628
2026-07-07 6.9626
2026-07-06 6.9606
2026-07-05 6.9584

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