KES to LAK Historical Rates
Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the KES/LAK pair.
10-Year KES to LAK Performance & Macro Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade
Over the last 10 years, the KES to LAK exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on July 28, 2026, when the pair was valued at 175.2894. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 26, 2017, dropping to a support floor of 77.0302.
This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 98.2592 LAK. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 79.9933 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 169.2349 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +111.56%.
Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 143.7494, showing a variance of 60.3466 points compared to the older 5-year average of 83.4029.
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 LAK 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 83.4029, compared to 143.7494 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 60.3466 points.
Annual Volatility Extremes
VolatilityThe most volatile year in the decade was 2022, with a trading range of 52.2435 LAK (High: 151.0438 / Low: 98.8003). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 2.2189 LAK (High: 80.4844 / Low: 78.2655).
Decade Growth & Declines
Macro TrendsBetween 2020 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 6 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2016 and 2017, when the average rate fell by 0.5075 points.
10-Year Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 79.9933) against the newest annual average (2026: 169.2349), the exchange rate shifted by +89.2415 (+111.56%).
Recent 30 Days
Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.
| Date | Exchange Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | 174.7909 |
| 2026-08-02 | 175.0228 |
| 2026-08-01 | 174.6201 |
| 2026-07-31 | 174.5226 |
| 2026-07-30 | 175.1987 |
| 2026-07-29 | 174.4917 |
| 2026-07-28 | 175.2894 |
| 2026-07-27 | 174.7989 |
| 2026-07-26 | 174.8705 |
| 2026-07-25 | 174.9034 |
| 2026-07-24 | 174.9861 |
| 2026-07-23 | 174.7278 |
| 2026-07-22 | 174.8699 |
| 2026-07-21 | 174.9378 |
| 2026-07-20 | 174.5675 |
| 2026-07-19 | 174.5567 |
| 2026-07-18 | 174.4143 |
| 2026-07-17 | 174.6555 |
| 2026-07-16 | 174.3044 |
| 2026-07-15 | 174.6032 |
| 2026-07-14 | 174.8259 |
| 2026-07-13 | 174.7096 |
| 2026-07-12 | 174.4962 |
| 2026-07-11 | 174.6014 |
| 2026-07-10 | 174.4488 |
| 2026-07-09 | 174.3023 |
| 2026-07-08 | 174.4785 |
| 2026-07-07 | 174.2323 |
| 2026-07-06 | 174.1517 |
| 2026-07-05 | 174.6265 |
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