KES to MGA Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
36.9323 MGA
10-YEAR LOW
23.9786 MGA
10-YEAR AVERAGE
33.8008 MGA

10-Year KES to MGA Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to MGA exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 13, 2020, when the pair was valued at 36.9323. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on December 16, 2019, dropping to a support floor of 23.9786.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 12.9537 MGA. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 31.2038 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 33.1624 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +6.28%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 34.0068, showing a variance of 0.4088 points compared to the older 5-year average of 33.5979.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 184,662 MGA
10-Year Average 169,004 MGA
Decade Trough Low 119,893 MGA
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 64,768.65 MGA purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

37.6673
27.2146
201620182020202220242026

KES to MGA 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 33.5979, compared to 34.0068 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.4088 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 33.5979
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 34.0068

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2019, with a trading range of 12.7361 MGA (High: 36.7147 / Low: 23.9786). Conversely, 2022 was the most stable year, with a range of 2.1640 MGA (High: 36.2753 / Low: 34.1113).

2019 Spread (Volatile) ±12.7361
2022 Spread (Stable) ±2.1640

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2017 and 2020, 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 3.0796 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -3.0796

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 31.2038) against the newest annual average (2026: 33.1624), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9585 (+6.28%).

2016 Baseline Avg 31.2038
2026 Current Avg 33.1624

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-04 33.0013
2026-08-03 33.0001
2026-08-02 33.0574
2026-08-01 32.9764
2026-07-31 32.9142
2026-07-30 33.1957
2026-07-29 33.2111
2026-07-28 33.2716
2026-07-27 33.6571
2026-07-26 33.8608
2026-07-25 33.2625
2026-07-24 33.2293
2026-07-23 33.0721
2026-07-22 33.1119
2026-07-21 33.2030
2026-07-20 33.0413
2026-07-19 32.9206
2026-07-18 32.8950
2026-07-17 33.0532
2026-07-16 32.9567
2026-07-15 32.9961
2026-07-14 33.1221
2026-07-13 33.0905
2026-07-12 33.1775
2026-07-11 33.2430
2026-07-10 33.1366
2026-07-09 32.9705
2026-07-08 32.8943
2026-07-07 32.9018
2026-07-06 32.8564

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