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LKR to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
0.7008 KES
10-YEAR LOW
0.3189 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
0.5217 KES

10-Year LKR to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the LKR to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 5, 2017, when the pair was valued at 0.7008. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on May 17, 2022, dropping to a support floor of 0.3189.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.3819 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.6902 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 0.4041 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -41.45%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 0.4305, showing a variance of 0.1811 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.6116.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 3,504 KES
10-Year Average 2,608 KES
Decade Trough Low 1,594 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 1,909.71 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

0.7337
0.2850
201620182020202220242026

LKR 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 0.6116, compared to 0.4305 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.1811 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.6116
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 0.4305

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2022, with a trading range of 0.2469 KES (High: 0.5658 / Low: 0.3189). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0184 KES (High: 0.6993 / Low: 0.6809).

2022 Spread (Volatile) ±0.2469
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2022 and 2024, 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 2021 and 2022, when the average rate fell by 0.1722 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.1722

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.6902) against the newest annual average (2026: 0.4041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2861 (-41.45%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.6902
2026 Current Avg 0.4041

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-03 0.3853
2026-08-02 0.3855
2026-08-01 0.3863
2026-07-31 0.3867
2026-07-30 0.3852
2026-07-29 0.3865
2026-07-28 0.3845
2026-07-27 0.3852
2026-07-26 0.3853
2026-07-25 0.3853
2026-07-24 0.3850
2026-07-23 0.3852
2026-07-22 0.3846
2026-07-21 0.3842
2026-07-20 0.3847
2026-07-19 0.3847
2026-07-18 0.3850
2026-07-17 0.3845
2026-07-16 0.3854
2026-07-15 0.3855
2026-07-14 0.3841
2026-07-13 0.3844
2026-07-12 0.3852
2026-07-11 0.3850
2026-07-10 0.3855
2026-07-09 0.3858
2026-07-08 0.3855
2026-07-07 0.3863
2026-07-06 0.3859
2026-07-05 0.3860
2026-07-04 0.3860

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