KES to BIF Historical Rates
Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the KES/BIF pair.
10-Year KES to BIF Performance & Macro Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade
Over the last 10 years, the KES to BIF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on March 30, 2025, when the pair was valued at 23.1624. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 30, 2023, dropping to a support floor of 15.1559.
This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 8.0065 BIF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 16.4123 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 22.9619 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +39.91%.
Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 20.0280, showing a variance of 2.5329 points compared to the older 5-year average of 17.4951.
Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 KES over the decade:
10-Year Macro Trend
Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.
KES to BIF 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 17.4951, compared to 20.0280 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 2.5329 points.
Annual Volatility Extremes
VolatilityThe most volatile year in the decade was 2024, with a trading range of 5.4876 BIF (High: 22.9621 / Low: 17.4745). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.2665 BIF (High: 16.5368 / Low: 16.2703).
Decade Growth & Declines
Macro TrendsBetween 2022 and 2026, 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 2021 and 2022, when the average rate fell by 0.6845 points.
10-Year Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 16.4123) against the newest annual average (2026: 22.9619), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5496 (+39.91%).
Recent 30 Days
Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.
| Date | Exchange Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | 23.0197 |
| 2026-07-01 | 22.9937 |
| 2026-06-30 | 22.9770 |
| 2026-06-29 | 22.9703 |
| 2026-06-28 | 22.9661 |
| 2026-06-27 | 22.9913 |
| 2026-06-26 | 22.9711 |
| 2026-06-25 | 23.0109 |
| 2026-06-24 | 23.0683 |
| 2026-06-23 | 23.0724 |
| 2026-06-22 | 23.0456 |
| 2026-06-21 | 23.0711 |
| 2026-06-20 | 23.0680 |
| 2026-06-19 | 23.0441 |
| 2026-06-18 | 23.0741 |
| 2026-06-17 | 23.1062 |
| 2026-06-16 | 23.1225 |
| 2026-06-15 | 23.0351 |
| 2026-06-14 | 22.9451 |
| 2026-06-13 | 22.9810 |
| 2026-06-12 | 23.0511 |
| 2026-06-11 | 23.0529 |
| 2026-06-10 | 23.0840 |
| 2026-06-09 | 23.0582 |
| 2026-06-08 | 23.0524 |
| 2026-06-07 | 23.0582 |
| 2026-06-06 | 23.0597 |
| 2026-06-05 | 23.0596 |
| 2026-06-04 | 23.0308 |
| 2026-06-03 | 23.0038 |
| 2026-06-02 | 23.0089 |
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