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KES to SOS Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
5.8396 SOS
10-YEAR LOW
3.4968 SOS
10-YEAR AVERAGE
5.0411 SOS

10-Year KES to SOS Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to SOS exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 31, 2020, when the pair was valued at 5.8396. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 25, 2024, dropping to a support floor of 3.4968.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.3428 SOS. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 5.6989 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 4.4179 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -22.48%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 4.4831, showing a variance of 1.1080 points compared to the older 5-year average of 5.5912.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 29,198 SOS
10-Year Average 25,206 SOS
Decade Trough Low 17,484 SOS
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 11,713.94 SOS purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

6.0679
3.3275
201620182020202220242026

KES to SOS 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 5.5912, compared to 4.4831 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 1.1080 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 5.5912
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 4.4831

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 0.9898 SOS (High: 4.4866 / Low: 3.4968). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0752 SOS (High: 4.4646 / Low: 4.3894).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±0.9898
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0752

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2025, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 0.7947 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.7947

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 5.6989) against the newest annual average (2026: 4.4179), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2810 (-22.48%).

2016 Baseline Avg 5.6989
2026 Current Avg 4.4179

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 4.4065
2026-08-01 4.4065
2026-07-31 4.4000
2026-07-30 4.3894
2026-07-29 4.3999
2026-07-28 4.4196
2026-07-27 4.4095
2026-07-26 4.4134
2026-07-25 4.4138
2026-07-24 4.4171
2026-07-23 4.4125
2026-07-22 4.4185
2026-07-21 4.4229
2026-07-20 4.4196
2026-07-19 4.4205
2026-07-18 4.4171
2026-07-17 4.4228
2026-07-16 4.4095
2026-07-15 4.4111
2026-07-14 4.4273
2026-07-13 4.4281
2026-07-12 4.4220
2026-07-11 4.4234
2026-07-10 4.4195
2026-07-09 4.4185
2026-07-08 4.4253
2026-07-07 4.4177
2026-07-06 4.4214
2026-07-05 4.4200
2026-07-04 4.4201
2026-07-03 4.4148

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