ZMW to KES Historical Rates

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

10-YEAR HIGH
163.9893 KES
10-YEAR LOW
6.7846 KES
10-YEAR AVERAGE
113.5881 KES

10-Year ZMW to KES Performance & Macro Timing Review

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

Over the last 10 years, the ZMW 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 August 6, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 6.7846.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 157.2047 KES. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 101.5904 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 79.9668 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -21.29%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 123.5246, showing a variance of 19.7260 points compared to the older 5-year average of 103.7986.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

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

Decade Peak High 819,946 KES
10-Year Average 567,941 KES
Decade Trough Low 33,923 KES
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 786,023.25 KES purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

175.8715
-8.5869
201620182020202220242026

ZMW 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 103.7986, compared to 123.5246 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 19.7260 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 103.7986
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 123.5246

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2026, with a trading range of 123.5055 KES (High: 130.2902 / Low: 6.7846). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 1.5382 KES (High: 102.4900 / Low: 100.9518).

2026 Spread (Volatile) ±123.5055
2016 Spread (Stable) ±1.5382

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2023, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 5 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 49.3078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -49.3078

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 101.5904) against the newest annual average (2026: 79.9668), the exchange rate shifted by -21.6236 (-21.29%).

2016 Baseline Avg 101.5904
2026 Current Avg 79.9668

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-08-06 6.7846
2026-08-05 6.8381
2026-08-04 6.8697
2026-08-03 6.8925
2026-08-02 6.8891
2026-08-01 6.9040
2026-07-31 6.9556
2026-07-30 6.9722
2026-07-29 6.9461
2026-07-28 6.9200
2026-07-27 6.9642
2026-07-26 6.9897
2026-07-25 6.9888
2026-07-24 6.9848
2026-07-23 7.0545
2026-07-22 7.0488
2026-07-21 7.0807
2026-07-20 7.0969
2026-07-19 7.0934
2026-07-18 7.0990
2026-07-17 7.0740
2026-07-16 7.1330
2026-07-15 7.1536
2026-07-14 7.1493
2026-07-13 7.1697
2026-07-12 7.1694
2026-07-11 7.1656
2026-07-10 7.1730
2026-07-09 7.1221
2026-07-08 7.0079

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