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KES to STD Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
230.0645 STD
10-YEAR LOW
135.8735 STD
10-YEAR AVERAGE
189.7553 STD

10-Year KES to STD Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to STD exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on December 20, 2016, when the pair was valued at 230.0645. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 4, 2024, dropping to a support floor of 135.8735.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 94.1910 STD. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 220.2359 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 172.3913 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -21.72%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 173.6772, showing a variance of 31.9274 points compared to the older 5-year average of 205.6046.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 1,150,323 STD
10-Year Average 948,777 STD
Decade Trough Low 679,368 STD
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 470,954.95 STD purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

235.9111
130.0016
201620182020202220242026

KES to STD 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 205.6046, compared to 173.6772 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 31.9274 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 205.6046
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 173.6772

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 43.2884 STD (High: 184.9424 / Low: 141.6541). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 3.1919 STD (High: 174.2086 / Low: 171.0168).

2023 Spread (Volatile) ±43.2884
2026 Spread (Stable) ±3.1919

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, 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 25.6170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -25.6170

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 220.2359) against the newest annual average (2026: 172.3913), the exchange rate shifted by -47.8445 (-21.72%).

2016 Baseline Avg 220.2359
2026 Current Avg 172.3913

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 172.0071
2026-07-27 172.0356
2026-07-26 172.0279
2026-07-25 172.0602
2026-07-24 172.0669
2026-07-23 172.1610
2026-07-22 172.1787
2026-07-21 172.3287
2026-07-20 172.3747
2026-07-19 172.5672
2026-07-18 172.3930
2026-07-17 172.3764
2026-07-16 172.3547
2026-07-15 172.3260
2026-07-14 172.3397
2026-07-13 172.3319
2026-07-12 172.2391
2026-07-11 172.4598
2026-07-10 172.4119
2026-07-09 172.4101
2026-07-08 172.3814
2026-07-07 172.3780
2026-07-06 172.3262
2026-07-05 172.2733
2026-07-04 172.2333
2026-07-03 172.3276
2026-07-02 172.3290
2026-07-01 172.2476
2026-06-30 172.0923
2026-06-29 172.0816
2026-06-28 172.1403

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