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KES to MWK Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
13.6130 MWK
10-YEAR LOW
6.8220 MWK
10-YEAR AVERAGE
8.8447 MWK

10-Year KES to MWK Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to MWK exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 14, 2024, when the pair was valued at 13.6130. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on July 22, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 6.8220.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 6.7909 MWK. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 7.0842 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 13.4169 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +89.39%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 10.5950, showing a variance of 3.4748 points compared to the older 5-year average of 7.1202.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 68,065 MWK
10-Year Average 44,223 MWK
Decade Trough Low 34,110 MWK
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 33,954.69 MWK purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

14.1244
6.2128
201620182020202220242026

KES to MWK 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 7.1202, compared to 10.5950 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 3.4748 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 7.1202
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 10.5950

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 3.8709 MWK (High: 11.0568 / Low: 7.1859). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.1372 MWK (High: 7.1271 / Low: 6.9899).

2023 Spread (Volatile) ±3.8709
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.1372

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 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 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 0.2076 points.

Longest Streak 6 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.2076

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 7.0842) against the newest annual average (2026: 13.4169), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3327 (+89.39%).

2016 Baseline Avg 7.0842
2026 Current Avg 13.4169

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 13.4009
2026-08-01 13.3702
2026-07-31 13.3497
2026-07-30 13.3174
2026-07-29 13.3496
2026-07-28 13.4013
2026-07-27 13.3844
2026-07-26 13.3920
2026-07-25 13.3953
2026-07-24 13.4019
2026-07-23 13.3885
2026-07-22 13.4070
2026-07-21 13.4192
2026-07-20 13.4101
2026-07-19 13.4133
2026-07-18 13.4029
2026-07-17 13.4203
2026-07-16 13.3821
2026-07-15 13.3867
2026-07-14 13.4392
2026-07-13 13.4372
2026-07-12 13.4185
2026-07-11 13.4443
2026-07-10 13.4167
2026-07-09 13.4101
2026-07-08 13.4299
2026-07-07 13.4075
2026-07-06 13.4165
2026-07-05 13.4113
2026-07-04 13.4117

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