KPW to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
0.1822 KES
10-YEAR LOW
0.1106 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
0.1291 KES

10-Year KPW to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the KPW to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 4, 2024, when the pair was valued at 0.1822. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 10, 2019, dropping to a support floor of 0.1106.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.0716 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.1129 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 0.1436 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +27.24%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 0.1430, showing a variance of 0.0277 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.1153.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 911 KES
10-Year Average 645 KES
Decade Trough Low 553 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 357.83 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

0.1850
0.1046
201620182020202220242026

KPW 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 0.1153, compared to 0.1430 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.1153
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 0.1430

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 0.0410 KES (High: 0.1822 / Low: 0.1413). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0017 KES (High: 0.1139 / Low: 0.1122).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 5 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2024 and 2025, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 5 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0060

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.1129) against the newest annual average (2026: 0.1436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0307 (+27.24%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.1129
2026 Current Avg 0.1436

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-04 0.1438
2026-08-03 0.1436
2026-08-02 0.1434
2026-08-01 0.1437
2026-07-31 0.1437
2026-07-30 0.1438
2026-07-29 0.1439
2026-07-28 0.1439
2026-07-27 0.1439
2026-07-26 0.1439
2026-07-25 0.1439
2026-07-24 0.1439
2026-07-23 0.1438
2026-07-22 0.1438
2026-07-21 0.1437
2026-07-20 0.1436
2026-07-19 0.1435
2026-07-18 0.1436
2026-07-17 0.1436
2026-07-16 0.1436
2026-07-15 0.1437
2026-07-14 0.1437
2026-07-13 0.1437
2026-07-12 0.1437
2026-07-11 0.1436
2026-07-10 0.1436
2026-07-09 0.1436
2026-07-08 0.1436
2026-07-07 0.1436
2026-07-06 0.1437

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