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KGS to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
1.8449 KES
10-YEAR LOW
1.1116 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.4639 KES

10-Year KGS to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KGS to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on August 18, 2017, when the pair was valued at 1.8449. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 22, 2022, dropping to a support floor of 1.1116.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.7332 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.4771 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.4781 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +0.07%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.4867, showing a variance of 0.0452 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.4415.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 9,224 KES
10-Year Average 7,320 KES
Decade Trough Low 5,558 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 3,666.10 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.8565
1.1419
201620182020202220242026

KGS to KES 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 1.4415, compared to 1.4867 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.4415
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.4867

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 0.4099 KES (High: 1.8360 / Low: 1.4260). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0253 KES (High: 1.4912 / Low: 1.4659).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±0.4099
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2021 and 2023, 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 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 0.0890 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0890

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.4771) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.4781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.07%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.4771
2026 Current Avg 1.4781

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-06 1.4774
2026-08-05 1.4795
2026-08-04 1.4795
2026-08-03 1.4783
2026-08-02 1.4754
2026-08-01 1.4786
2026-07-31 1.4794
2026-07-30 1.4795
2026-07-29 1.4814
2026-07-28 1.4813
2026-07-27 1.4811
2026-07-26 1.4811
2026-07-25 1.4808
2026-07-24 1.4808
2026-07-23 1.4800
2026-07-22 1.4798
2026-07-21 1.4785
2026-07-20 1.4781
2026-07-19 1.4765
2026-07-18 1.4780
2026-07-17 1.4781
2026-07-16 1.4783
2026-07-15 1.4786
2026-07-14 1.4784
2026-07-13 1.4785
2026-07-12 1.4793
2026-07-11 1.4774
2026-07-10 1.4779
2026-07-09 1.4779
2026-07-08 1.4781

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