ZAR to KES Historical Rates
Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/KES pair.
10-Year ZAR to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade
Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to KES exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on February 24, 2018, when the pair was valued at 8.8266. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 5, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 5.5002.
This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 3.3264 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 7.2985 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 7.8719 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +7.86%.
Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 7.4009, showing a variance of 0.1125 points compared to the older 5-year average of 7.2884.
Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:
10-Year Macro Trend
Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.
ZAR to KES Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Decade Halves Comparison
Macro ShiftThe average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 7.2884, compared to 7.4009 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.1125 points.
Annual Volatility Extremes
VolatilityThe most volatile year in the decade was 2018, with a trading range of 2.2910 KES (High: 8.8266 / Low: 6.5356). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.6534 KES (High: 8.1997 / Low: 7.5463).
Decade Growth & Declines
Macro TrendsNo sustained consecutive year-over-year average growth streak of 2+ years occurred in the last decade. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2018 and 2019, when the average rate fell by 0.6324 points.
10-Year Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 7.2985) against the newest annual average (2026: 7.8719), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5734 (+7.86%).
Recent 30 Days
Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.
| Date | Exchange Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | 7.8091 |
| 2026-08-01 | 7.8091 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7.8348 |
| 2026-07-30 | 7.7755 |
| 2026-07-29 | 7.7500 |
| 2026-07-28 | 7.7162 |
| 2026-07-27 | 7.7402 |
| 2026-07-26 | 7.7008 |
| 2026-07-25 | 7.6926 |
| 2026-07-24 | 7.6919 |
| 2026-07-23 | 7.8121 |
| 2026-07-22 | 7.8710 |
| 2026-07-21 | 7.8555 |
| 2026-07-20 | 7.8297 |
| 2026-07-19 | 7.9391 |
| 2026-07-18 | 7.8522 |
| 2026-07-17 | 7.8387 |
| 2026-07-16 | 7.8941 |
| 2026-07-15 | 7.9101 |
| 2026-07-14 | 7.8731 |
| 2026-07-13 | 7.8863 |
| 2026-07-12 | 7.9228 |
| 2026-07-11 | 7.9265 |
| 2026-07-10 | 7.9247 |
| 2026-07-09 | 7.9003 |
| 2026-07-08 | 7.8984 |
| 2026-07-07 | 7.9533 |
| 2026-07-06 | 7.9676 |
| 2026-07-05 | 7.9686 |
| 2026-07-04 | 7.9703 |
| 2026-07-03 | 7.9687 |
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