KES to XOF Historical Rates
Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the KES/XOF pair.
10-Year KES to XOF Performance & Macro Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade
Over the last 10 years, the KES to XOF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on December 17, 2016, when the pair was valued at 6.1548. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 24, 2024, dropping to a support floor of 3.6988.
This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.4560 XOF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 5.9144 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 4.3680 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -26.15%.
Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 4.6720, showing a variance of 0.8619 points compared to the older 5-year average of 5.5339.
Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 KES over the decade:
10-Year Macro Trend
Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.
KES to XOF Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Decade Halves Comparison
Macro ShiftThe average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 5.5339, compared to 4.6720 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.8619 points.
Annual Volatility Extremes
VolatilityThe most volatile year in the decade was 2023, with a trading range of 1.2726 XOF (High: 5.0447 / Low: 3.7720). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.2309 XOF (High: 4.4605 / Low: 4.2295).
Decade Growth & Declines
Macro TrendsNo sustained consecutive year-over-year average growth streak of 2+ years occurred in the last decade. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 0.9337 points.
10-Year Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 5.9144) against the newest annual average (2026: 4.3680), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5463 (-26.15%).
Recent 30 Days
Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.
| Date | Exchange Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | 4.3975 |
| 2026-08-01 | 4.3975 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4.4044 |
| 2026-07-30 | 4.4270 |
| 2026-07-29 | 4.4439 |
| 2026-07-28 | 4.4529 |
| 2026-07-27 | 4.4474 |
| 2026-07-26 | 4.4510 |
| 2026-07-25 | 4.4524 |
| 2026-07-24 | 4.4516 |
| 2026-07-23 | 4.4462 |
| 2026-07-22 | 4.4431 |
| 2026-07-21 | 4.4455 |
| 2026-07-20 | 4.4412 |
| 2026-07-19 | 4.4425 |
| 2026-07-18 | 4.4372 |
| 2026-07-17 | 4.4363 |
| 2026-07-16 | 4.4292 |
| 2026-07-15 | 4.4354 |
| 2026-07-14 | 4.4463 |
| 2026-07-13 | 4.4487 |
| 2026-07-12 | 4.4416 |
| 2026-07-11 | 4.4462 |
| 2026-07-10 | 4.4400 |
| 2026-07-09 | 4.4402 |
| 2026-07-08 | 4.4467 |
| 2026-07-07 | 4.4407 |
| 2026-07-06 | 4.4387 |
| 2026-07-05 | 4.4344 |
| 2026-07-04 | 4.4318 |
| 2026-07-03 | 4.4343 |
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