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KES to YER Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
2.6200 YER
10-YEAR LOW
1.5266 YER
10-YEAR AVERAGE
2.1774 YER

10-Year KES to YER Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KES to YER exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on March 6, 2018, when the pair was valued at 2.6200. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 4, 2024, dropping to a support floor of 1.5266.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 1.0933 YER. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 2.4619 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.8441 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -25.09%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.9377, showing a variance of 0.4761 points compared to the older 5-year average of 2.4138.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 13,100 YER
10-Year Average 10,887 YER
Decade Trough Low 7,633 YER
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 5,466.63 YER purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

2.5938
1.4658
201620182020202220242026

KES to YER 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 2.4138, compared to 1.9377 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.4761 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 2.4138
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.9377

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 0.4426 YER (High: 1.9692 / Low: 1.5266). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0325 YER (High: 1.8630 / Low: 1.8305).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±0.4426
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 0.3254 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.3254

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 2.4619) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.8441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6178 (-25.09%).

2016 Baseline Avg 2.4619
2026 Current Avg 1.8441

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 1.8430
2026-08-01 1.8430
2026-07-31 1.8420
2026-07-30 1.8421
2026-07-29 1.8383
2026-07-28 1.8404
2026-07-27 1.8418
2026-07-26 1.8417
2026-07-25 1.8421
2026-07-24 1.8411
2026-07-23 1.8436
2026-07-22 1.8434
2026-07-21 1.8427
2026-07-20 1.8428
2026-07-19 1.8447
2026-07-18 1.8319
2026-07-17 1.8308
2026-07-16 1.8305
2026-07-15 1.8336
2026-07-14 1.8338
2026-07-13 1.8336
2026-07-12 1.8326
2026-07-11 1.8349
2026-07-10 1.8346
2026-07-09 1.8345
2026-07-08 1.8340
2026-07-07 1.8340
2026-07-06 1.8334
2026-07-05 1.8328
2026-07-04 1.8324
2026-07-03 1.8334

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