2026 AED to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.4772 KES

YEARLY LOW

34.8272 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.1976 KES

2026 AED to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 35.4772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 34.8272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6500 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1174 to the December average rate of 35.1918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 35.4772 was down 0.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 35.5749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 177,386 KES

2025 Average 175,990 KES

Yearly Trough Low 174,136 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,250.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

35.2580

35.0822

JanuMarcMayJuly

AED to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 35.1951, compared to 35.2050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1951

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4364 KES (High: 35.4772 / Low: 35.0408). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0679 KES (High: 35.2753 / Low: 35.2074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4364

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 35.2370) against the same month in 2025 (average: 35.1851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0519 (+0.15%).

2026 Avg (March) 35.2370

2025 Avg (March) 35.1851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.1680	34.8272	35.1174
February	35.3725	35.0088	35.0969
March	35.4772	35.0408	35.2370
April	35.4494	35.1532	35.2426
May	35.2724	35.1668	35.2334
June	35.2753	35.2074	35.2434
July	35.2757	35.1585	35.2182
August	35.2279	35.1317	35.1918