ZMK to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
163.9893 KES
10-YEAR LOW
0.0192 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
108.7604 KES

10-Year ZMK to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZMK 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 163.9893. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on October 9, 2016, dropping to a support floor of 0.0192.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 163.9700 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.0193 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 129.2555 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +668210.98%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 128.7007, showing a variance of 39.5968 points compared to the older 5-year average of 89.1039.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 819,946 KES
10-Year Average 543,802 KES
Decade Trough Low 96 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 819,850.24 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

176.5481
-16.0288
201620182020202220242026

ZMK 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 89.1039, compared to 128.7007 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 39.5968 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 89.1039
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 128.7007

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2017, with a trading range of 103.9856 KES (High: 104.0050 / Low: 0.0194). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0192).

2017 Spread (Volatile) ±103.9856
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2016 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 7 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2024 and 2025, when the average rate fell by 5.4405 points.

Longest Streak 7 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -5.4405

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.0193) against the newest annual average (2026: 129.2555), the exchange rate shifted by +129.2362 (+668210.98%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.0193
2026 Current Avg 129.2555

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-02 129.3000
2026-08-01 129.3000
2026-07-31 129.3700
2026-07-30 129.3800
2026-07-29 129.5500
2026-07-28 129.5400
2026-07-27 129.5186
2026-07-26 129.5243
2026-07-25 129.5000
2026-07-24 129.4950
2026-07-23 129.4242
2026-07-22 129.4109
2026-07-21 129.2983
2026-07-20 129.2637
2026-07-19 129.1195
2026-07-18 129.2500
2026-07-17 129.2625
2026-07-16 129.2788
2026-07-15 129.3003
2026-07-14 129.2900
2026-07-13 129.2959
2026-07-12 129.3655
2026-07-11 129.2000
2026-07-10 129.2358
2026-07-09 129.2372
2026-07-08 129.2587
2026-07-07 129.2613
2026-07-06 129.3001
2026-07-05 129.3398
2026-07-04 129.3699
2026-07-03 129.2991

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