Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Kenya

Kenya: Net open position in foreign exchange to capital was 0.3% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3%
Change on year
up 262.2%
World rank
91st
of 121 countries
All-time high
18.4%
in 2008
All-time low
-6.3%
in 2009
Years of data
17
2008–2024

Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Kenya, 2008–2024

-5051015202008201620242008: 18.4 %2009: -6.3 %2010: 12.5 %2011: 9.8 %2012: 5.8 %2013: -3.1 %2014: 4.4 %2015: 2.7 %2016: 6.7 %2017: 2.4 %2018: 3.2 %2019: -0.306 %2020: -0.035 %2021: -0.489 %2022: -1.6 %2023: -0.212 %2024: 0.344 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Kenya stood at 0.3%.

The figure is up 262.2% on the previous year and down 92.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Kenya peaked at 18.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, -6.3%, in 2009.

That places Kenya 91st out of 121 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.1% -6.3% 18.4% 2
2010s 4.4% -3.1% 12.5% 10
2020s -0.4% -1.6% 0.3% 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 88 India 0.4% compare
  2. 89 Kosovo 0.4% compare
  3. 90 Belize 0.4% compare
  4. 92 Montenegro 0.3% compare
  5. 93 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.2% compare
  6. 94 Cyprus 0.2% compare

See the full ranking of 125 places β†’

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All data for Kenya β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Kenya?
Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Kenya was 0.3% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest net open position in foreign exchange to capital recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 18.4% in 2008.
What is the lowest net open position in foreign exchange to capital recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was -6.3% in 2009.
How does Kenya rank for net open position in foreign exchange to capital?
Kenya ranks 91st out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is net open position in foreign exchange to capital rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 92.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Net open position in foreign exchange to capital (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net open position in foreign exchange to capital (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
125 places, 1,795 data points, 2002–2025
Last refreshed