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KES to RWF Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
11.4760 RWF
10-YEAR LOW
7.7130 RWF
10-YEAR AVERAGE
9.1503 RWF

10-Year KES to RWF Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to RWF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on June 17, 2026, when the pair was valued at 11.4760. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on July 31, 2016, dropping to a support floor of 7.7130.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 3.7630 RWF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 7.9563 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 11.3100 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +42.15%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 9.6554, showing a variance of 1.0030 points compared to the older 5-year average of 8.6524.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 57,380 RWF
10-Year Average 45,751 RWF
Decade Trough Low 38,565 RWF
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 18,815.08 RWF purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

11.6996
7.3506
201620182020202220242026

KES to RWF 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 8.6524, compared to 9.6554 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 1.0030 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 8.6524
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 9.6554

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 2.9994 RWF (High: 10.7975 / Low: 7.7982). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.2572 RWF (High: 11.4760 / Low: 11.2188).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±2.9994
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.2572

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2016 and 2021, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 5 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 0.4960 points.

Longest Streak 5 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.4960

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 7.9563) against the newest annual average (2026: 11.3100), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3537 (+42.15%).

2016 Baseline Avg 7.9563
2026 Current Avg 11.3100

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-31 11.3325
2026-07-30 11.3573
2026-07-29 11.3122
2026-07-28 11.3092
2026-07-27 11.3544
2026-07-26 11.3782
2026-07-25 11.3770
2026-07-24 11.3772
2026-07-23 11.3593
2026-07-22 11.3770
2026-07-21 11.3904
2026-07-20 11.3838
2026-07-19 11.3905
2026-07-18 11.3817
2026-07-17 11.3894
2026-07-16 11.3434
2026-07-15 11.3774
2026-07-14 11.3753
2026-07-13 11.3995
2026-07-12 11.3660
2026-07-11 11.3390
2026-07-10 11.3572
2026-07-09 11.3633
2026-07-08 11.3616
2026-07-07 11.3287
2026-07-06 11.3326
2026-07-05 11.3222
2026-07-04 11.3225
2026-07-03 11.3159
2026-07-02 11.3369
2026-07-01 11.3274

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