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KES to LKR Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
3.1358 LKR
10-YEAR LOW
1.4269 LKR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
2.0076 LKR

10-Year KES to LKR Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to LKR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 17, 2022, when the pair was valued at 3.1358. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 5, 2017, dropping to a support floor of 1.4269.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 1.7090 LKR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.4488 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 2.4768 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +70.96%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 2.3739, showing a variance of 0.7273 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.6466.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 15,679 LKR
10-Year Average 10,038 LKR
Decade Trough Low 7,134 LKR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 8,544.75 LKR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

3.2686
1.2695
201620182020202220242026

KES to LKR 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 1.6466, compared to 2.3739 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.7273 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.6466
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 2.3739

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2022, with a trading range of 1.3683 LKR (High: 3.1358 / Low: 1.7675). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0386 LKR (High: 1.4687 / Low: 1.4301).

2022 Spread (Volatile) ±1.3683
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2016 and 2019, 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 0.3741 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.3741

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.4488) against the newest annual average (2026: 2.4768), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0280 (+70.96%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.4488
2026 Current Avg 2.4768

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 2.5885
2026-08-01 2.5885
2026-07-31 2.5859
2026-07-30 2.5960
2026-07-29 2.5870
2026-07-28 2.6006
2026-07-27 2.5960
2026-07-26 2.5953
2026-07-25 2.5957
2026-07-24 2.5976
2026-07-23 2.5958
2026-07-22 2.6003
2026-07-21 2.6027
2026-07-20 2.5992
2026-07-19 2.5995
2026-07-18 2.5975
2026-07-17 2.6009
2026-07-16 2.5945
2026-07-15 2.5943
2026-07-14 2.6034
2026-07-13 2.6013
2026-07-12 2.5960
2026-07-11 2.5975
2026-07-10 2.5943
2026-07-09 2.5919
2026-07-08 2.5938
2026-07-07 2.5885
2026-07-06 2.5916
2026-07-05 2.5904
2026-07-04 2.5905
2026-07-03 2.5909

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