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SBD to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
19.5162 KES
10-YEAR LOW
11.9904 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
14.2544 KES

10-Year SBD to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the SBD to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 24, 2024, when the pair was valued at 19.5162. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on March 3, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 11.9904.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 7.5258 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 12.9228 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 16.0303 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +24.05%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 15.5709, showing a variance of 2.6144 points compared to the older 5-year average of 12.9565.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 97,581 KES
10-Year Average 71,272 KES
Decade Trough Low 59,952 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 37,629.04 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

19.7394
11.4461
201620182020202220242026

SBD 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 12.9565, compared to 15.5709 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 2.6144 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 12.9565
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 15.5709

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 4.5128 KES (High: 19.5162 / Low: 15.0033). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.4414 KES (High: 13.1682 / Low: 12.7268).

2024 Spread (Volatile) ±4.5128
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.4414

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2019 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 4 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2023 and 2024, when the average rate fell by 0.7620 points.

Longest Streak 4 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.7620

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 12.9228) against the newest annual average (2026: 16.0303), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1075 (+24.05%).

2016 Baseline Avg 12.9228
2026 Current Avg 16.0303

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-01 16.0003
2026-07-31 16.0089
2026-07-30 16.0036
2026-07-29 16.0312
2026-07-28 16.0627
2026-07-27 16.0273
2026-07-26 16.0280
2026-07-25 16.0250
2026-07-24 16.0255
2026-07-23 16.0220
2026-07-22 16.0262
2026-07-21 16.0185
2026-07-20 16.0151
2026-07-19 15.9972
2026-07-18 16.0134
2026-07-17 16.0150
2026-07-16 16.0170
2026-07-15 16.0308
2026-07-14 16.0410
2026-07-13 16.0644
2026-07-12 16.0711
2026-07-11 16.0198
2026-07-10 16.0242
2026-07-09 16.0050
2026-07-08 15.9695
2026-07-07 15.9633
2026-07-06 16.0322
2026-07-05 16.0500
2026-07-04 16.0538
2026-07-03 16.0450
2026-07-02 16.0594

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