SCR to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
12.2910 KES
10-YEAR LOW
5.0570 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
8.2447 KES

10-Year SCR to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the SCR to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 29, 2024, when the pair was valued at 12.2910. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 10, 2021, dropping to a support floor of 5.0570.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 7.2340 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 7.6412 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 9.2936 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +21.63%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 9.3826, showing a variance of 2.2590 points compared to the older 5-year average of 7.1236.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 61,455 KES
10-Year Average 41,223 KES
Decade Trough Low 25,285 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 36,170.00 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

12.9352
4.4378
201620182020202220242026

SCR 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 7.1236, compared to 9.3826 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 2.2590 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 7.1236
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 9.3826

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2021, with a trading range of 3.7916 KES (High: 8.8486 / Low: 5.0570). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.2439 KES (High: 7.7733 / Low: 7.5294).

2021 Spread (Volatile) ±3.7916
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.2439

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2020 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 1.1474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -1.1474

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 7.6412) against the newest annual average (2026: 9.2936), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6524 (+21.63%).

2016 Baseline Avg 7.6412
2026 Current Avg 9.2936

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-04 9.3932
2026-08-03 9.4764
2026-08-02 9.5529
2026-08-01 9.5724
2026-07-31 9.5265
2026-07-30 9.6232
2026-07-29 9.6013
2026-07-28 9.5682
2026-07-27 9.4981
2026-07-26 9.5997
2026-07-25 9.5972
2026-07-24 9.5970
2026-07-23 9.6213
2026-07-22 9.6471
2026-07-21 9.6077
2026-07-20 9.4862
2026-07-19 9.6290
2026-07-18 9.6314
2026-07-17 9.6200
2026-07-16 9.5282
2026-07-15 9.7115
2026-07-14 9.4225
2026-07-13 9.3386
2026-07-12 8.8913
2026-07-11 8.8799
2026-07-10 9.1872
2026-07-09 9.5539
2026-07-08 9.4833
2026-07-07 9.3749
2026-07-06 9.1641

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